unweild

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unwield

Definition:

verb

1. to handle or use (a tool, weapon, or object) with difficulty or clumsiness due to its size, weight, or shape.

2. to manage or control (a situation, task, or problem) with difficulty, often due to its complexity or lack of organization.

Sense 1:

verb

to handle or use (a tool, weapon, or object) with difficulty or clumsiness due to its size, weight, or shape.

Example sentence: She found it challenging to navigate through the narrow corridors carrying the unweildy table.

Sense 2:

verb

to manage or control (a situation, task, or problem) with difficulty, often due to its complexity or lack of organization.

Example sentence: The project became unweildy as multiple teams were involved with conflicting objectives and timelines.