Clunky and Practical

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Clunky adjective - Difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design.

Usage example: even my five-year-old laptop seems clunky next to some of the really slim new models

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Practical is an antonym for clunky.

Nearby Words: clunker, clunk, clunking, clunked

Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.

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Clunky is an antonym for practical.

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