adj
cumbrous
Cumbrous (adj) means Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
adj
1
Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
2
Causing hindrance or obstruction.
3
Giving annoyance or trouble; troublesome, vexatious.
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Etymology
From Late Middle English combrous (“causing obstruction; clumsy; obstructed; bothersome, difficult; burdensome, onerous; serious; causing trouble, troublesome; dangerous; immoral; unjust, wrongful; upset”) [and other forms], from komber, kumbre (“distress; destruction”) + -ous (suffix forming adjectives). The English word is analysable as cumber + -ous.
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What is the meaning of cumbrous?
"cumbrous" (adj) means unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
What are the different meanings of cumbrous?
"cumbrous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome; 2. Causing hindrance or obstruction; 3. Giving annoyance or trouble; troublesome, vexatious.