Antonyms for unwieldiness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uhn-weel-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈwil di

Definition of unwieldiness

Origin : late 14c., "lacking strength," from un- (1) "not" + Old English wielde "active, vigorous," from Proto-Germanic *walth- "have power" (see wield). Meaning "moving ungracefully" is recorded from 1520s; in reference to weapons, "difficult to handle, awkward by virtue of size or shape" it is attested from 1540s.

As in inconvenience : noun bother, trouble
As in awkwardness : noun difficulty
As in incommodiousness : noun inconvenience
As in incommodity : noun inconvenience

Example sentences :

Its unwieldiness led to its speedy destruction by the early voyagers.
Extract from : « Mythical Monsters » by Charles Gould

The unwieldiness of a single great square had been shown by experience.
Extract from : « The Egyptian campaigns, 1882 to 1885 » by Charles Royle

The David by Michael Angelo is great in spite of its unwieldiness.
Extract from : « Donatello » by David Lindsay, Earl of Crawford

Her straight back, noble shoulders, and beautiful hands took from her massive form the idea of unwieldiness.
Extract from : « The Front Yard » by Constance Fenimore Woolson

To conclude, they gently touched upon the weight and unwieldiness of the garment, which they insinuated might be of great use.
Extract from : « Isaac Bickerstaff » by Richard Steele

The cost of materials and the unwieldiness of the great folio volumes soon caused a demand for smaller books.
Extract from : « The Uses of Italic » by Frederick W. Hamilton

There are cases on record among ourselves where unwieldiness led to estimation.
Extract from : « Curiosities of Medical Experience » by J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

Obesus denotes fatness, on its dark side, with reference to the unwieldiness connected with it, in opp.
Extract from : « Dderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes » by Ludwig Dderlein

In a short time, considering her bulk and unwieldiness, old Martha appeared at the far door.
Extract from : « Secret Service » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

My own opinion is that this seeming advantage is often more than offset by the unwieldiness of the big train.
Extract from : « Letters from an Old Railway Official » by Charles DeLano Hine

Synonyms for unwieldiness

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