CUMBERSOME
/ˈkʌmbɚsəm/
10 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of CUMBERSOME
Burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious
Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
"Cumbersome machines can endanger operators and slow down production."
Hard, difficult, demanding to handle or get around with.
"A slaves' work was as cumbersome as toiling on the fields, or in the mines."
Examples of CUMBERSOME in a Sentence
- "Cumbersome machines can endanger operators and slow down production."
- "A slaves' work was as cumbersome as toiling on the fields, or in the mines."
Word Details
Is CUMBERSOME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CUMBERSOME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CUMBERSOME uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CUMBERSOME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | m | b | e | r | s | o | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CUMBERSOME
100 words from the letters in CUMBERSOME
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How to Use CUMBERSOME in Word Games
CUMBERSOME is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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