Cumbersome and Functional

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

Usage example: a long-handled wrench that is too cumbersome for tight spots, such as under the sink

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Functional is an antonym for cumbersome.

Nearby Words: cumber, cumbered

Functional adjective - Being in effective operation.

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Cumbersome is an antonym for functional.

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