unwieldy
|un-wield-y|
C1
/ʌnˈwiːldi/
difficult to manage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unwieldy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unweldy', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'weldy' meant 'active or vigorous'.
Historical Evolution
'unweldy' changed from Middle English word 'unweldy' and eventually became the modern English word 'unwieldy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not active or vigorous', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'difficult to carry or move'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
The box was too unwieldy for one person to carry.
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Adjective 2
not easily managed, handled, or used.
The new software system is unwieldy and difficult to use.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45