cumbersome

Example Sentences

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Unilateral action can be rationalized as acting because it is too cumbersome to mobilize allies whose interests do not align with one’s own.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“That could be a very time-consuming, cumbersome and expensive process,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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

His system was cumbersome and often vexing, but if the technicians were well trained, it was far better than no system at all.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day