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cumbrous

Cumbrous vs Onerous - What's the difference?

cumbrous | onerous |


As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and onerous

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while onerous is imposing]] or [[constitute|constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort.

Cumbrous vs Awkward - What's the difference?

cumbrous | awkward | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between cumbrous and awkward

is that cumbrous is giving trouble; vexatious while awkward is in a backwards direction.

As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and awkward

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As an adverb awkward is

in a backwards direction.

Heavy vs Cumbrous - What's the difference?

heavy | cumbrous | Synonyms |

Heavy is a synonym of cumbrous.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between heavy and cumbrous

is that heavy is (obsolete) with child; pregnant while cumbrous is (obsolete) giving trouble; vexatious.

As adjectives the difference between heavy and cumbrous

is that heavy is (of a physical object) having great weight or heavy can be having the heaves while cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome.

As an adverb heavy

is heavily.

As a noun heavy

is a villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

As a verb heavy

is to make heavier.

Clumsy vs Cumbrous - What's the difference?

clumsy | cumbrous | Related terms |

Clumsy is a related term of cumbrous.


As adjectives the difference between clumsy and cumbrous

is that clumsy is awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous while cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome.

As a noun clumsy

is a person.

Cumbrous vs Ungainly - What's the difference?

cumbrous | ungainly | Related terms |

Cumbrous is a related term of ungainly.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between cumbrous and ungainly

is that cumbrous is (obsolete) giving trouble; vexatious while ungainly is (obsolete) unsuitable; unprofitable.

As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and ungainly

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while ungainly is clumsy; lacking grace.

Cumbrous vs Unwieldy - What's the difference?

cumbrous | unwieldy | Related terms |

Cumbrous is a related term of unwieldy.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between cumbrous and unwieldy

is that cumbrous is (obsolete) giving trouble; vexatious while unwieldy is (obsolete) ungraceful in movement.

As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and unwieldy

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while unwieldy is (obsolete) lacking strength; weak.

Burdensome vs Cumbrous - What's the difference?

burdensome | cumbrous | Related terms |

Burdensome is a related term of cumbrous.


As adjectives the difference between burdensome and cumbrous

is that burdensome is of or like a burden; arduous or demanding while cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome.

Cumbrous vs Ponderous - What's the difference?

cumbrous | ponderous | Related terms |

Cumbrous is a related term of ponderous.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between cumbrous and ponderous

is that cumbrous is (obsolete) giving trouble; vexatious while ponderous is (obsolete) dense.

As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and ponderous

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while ponderous is heavy, massive, weighty.

Cumbrous vs Massive - What's the difference?

cumbrous | massive | Related terms |

Cumbrous is a related term of massive.


As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and massive

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while massive is .

Cumbrous vs Hefty - What's the difference?

cumbrous | hefty | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between cumbrous and hefty

is that cumbrous is unwieldy because of its weight; cumbersome while hefty is heavy.

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