adverb
- in a way that is heavy, bulky, or awkward to carry or move
- in a way that is slow, complicated, or inefficient; with difficulty or burden
Examples
- The old equipment moved cumbersomely across the warehouse floor.
- The bureaucratic process cumbersomely required multiple approvals before any decision could be made.
- She carried the large suitcase cumbersomely down the narrow stairs.
- The system operated cumbersomely, slowing down productivity.
- He cumbersomely explained the complex theory using outdated terminology.
- The team cumbersomely navigated through the dense forest with their heavy gear.