cumbersome

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Cumbersome' is used to describe something that is large or heavy and therefore difficult to use, manage, or carry. It can also refer to things that are complicated and take a lot of effort.

Examples in Different Contexts

Developers avoid creating cumbersome code, which can make software slow and hard to update. A lead developer could assert, 'Our goal is to refactor the cumbersome modules to improve system performance.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We've been getting feedback from our employees that the new data entry system is not very user-friendly. They are spending too much time on simple tasks.

Response:

Yes, I've heard that as well. We need to improve this cumbersome process and make it more efficient.

Tech

Scenario:

Our mobile app has had some low ratings recently. Users are complaining about the in-app navigation and the complexity of features.

Response:

I've noticed that too. We should work on redesigning the interface so it's less cumbersome and more intuitive.