UNHANDY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

unhandy

adjective

ˌən-ˈhan-dē

Definition of unhandy

as in clumsy

difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design the new SUV is particularly unhandy and difficult to maneuver in parking lots and narrow streets

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as in awkward

lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands an unhandy person should be kept away from knives and other sharp objects

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Recent Examples of unhandy Perhaps there is something about Hardy that brings out an especially unhandy company. — Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2019

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This not only flipped the pages but also translated the Japanese onomatopoeic sounds into somewhat clumsy English equivalents.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The other, in quite clumsy English, requested a very careful renovation of Ingmar Bergman’s house on the island of Fårö, in Sweden.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Definition of clumsy

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Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, the series has earned comparisons to Friends and Girls thanks to its awkward humor, relatable characters, and chaotic friendships.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
If Tottenham don’t sign someone before that first game, De Zerbi might have to use an awkward front three of the Frenchman, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke.

— Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of awkward

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Community colleges that want to offer non-credit classes are able to move especially fast, because the approval process is less cumbersome.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
But connecting freight brokers and carriers is cumbersome, despite efforts by Uber Freight and others to use tech solutions to streamline things.

— Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of cumbersome

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