cumbersome

Example Sentences

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Hegseth’s language choices and petulant tone do not demonstrate an ignorance of what rhetorical situations demand of him; instead, they reflect a refusal to be emasculated by such cumbersome norms.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

This was expensive, cumbersome, and incurred many internal costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“That would be a cumbersome process. The tariffs have to be more specifically framed and the subject of an investigation,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

If a company has a solid grasp of IRS rules and works with a trustworthy custodian to manage its plans, this additional feature may not be as cumbersome as it could be for others.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Similarly, Japan continues to use its horrendously cumbersome kanji writing system in preference to efficient alphabets or Japan’s own efficient kana syllabary—because the prestige attached to kanji is so great.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond