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unwieldy

[uhn-weel-dee] / ʌnˈwil di /


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As I wrote in Slate in December, Artemis has an unwieldy architecture and requires some important pieces that don’t yet exist.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s unwieldy and imperfect but also at times quite moving thanks to the superlative work of its stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Their stocks traded at lower valuations than their pure-play peers because investors felt the conglomerates were more unwieldy.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

With 16 contestants working in pairs, “What’s in the Box?” is at best an unwieldy format.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Now that I see how unwieldy and overpowered his swing is, I have zero doubt he’ll mistime it and swing too soon.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone