cumbrous
cumbr·ous
cumbrous · more cumbrous · most cumbrous
Unwieldy because of size or weightUnwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
/ˈkʌmbɹəs/
Meaning
3 senses(also, figuratively, literary)Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
(literary, obsolete)Causing hindrance or obstruction.
(literary, obsolete)Giving annoyance or trouble; troublesome, vexatious.
Origin
From Late Middle English combrous (“causing obstruction; clumsy; obstructed; bothersome, dFrom 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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Forms
more cumbrous, most cumbrous| Comparative | more cumbrous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most cumbrous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight:cumbersome
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
21 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form