Unwieldiness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape; "the movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being difficult to direct or control by reason of complexity; "avoiding the unwieldiness of formal legal processes"; "the onset of unwieldiness and bureaucracy in large organizations".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The bureaucratic unwieldiness of the healthcare system can lead to delayed treatments and lengthy hospital stays.
- In attempting to incorporate innovative designs into its existing products, the company often encountered unwieldiness that slowed the manufacturing process.
- Efficient workflows were established to alleviate the unwieldiness caused by coordinating remote work with overseas offices.
- Given the sheer number of items for auction, participants warned potential buyers of the unwieldiness in compiling inventory listings and providing transparent bids.
- Business managers dread confronting unwieldiness due to excess company divisions when devising fiscal objectives or cross-discipline reassignments.