Synonyms for unhandy


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-han-dee
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈhæn di

Top 10 synonyms for unhandy Other synonyms for the word unhandy

Définition of unhandy

  • As in inapt : adj incompetent; not suitable
  • As in incompetent : adj unskillful, unable
  • As in inconvenient : adj bothersome, troublesome
  • As in inept : adj clumsy, unskilled; incompetent
  • As in lumbering : adj clumsy, awkward
  • As in maladroit : adj awkward, clumsy
  • As in ponderous : adj heavy, cumbersome
  • As in awkward : adj clumsy, inelegant
  • As in awkward : adj difficult to handle
  • As in uncoordinated : adj awkward, clumsy
  • As in unfit : adj not ready
  • As in unskilled : adj untrained
  • As in unwieldy : adj awkward, bulky
  • As in wooden : adj stiff, inflexible
  • As in bulky : adj huge
  • As in hulky : adj bulky
  • As in incommodious : adj inconvenient
  • As in klutzy : adj awkward
  • As in clumsy : adj not agile; awkward
  • As in cumbersome : adj clumsy, awkward
  • As in halting : adj hesitant
Example sentences :
  • The ship, like all Spanish ships, was unhandy and a poor sailor.
  • Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
  • She was heavy, clumsy, unhandy—but that does not quite explain that power for mischief she had.
  • Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad
  • There are other Dwarfs, but they are as unhandy as they are misshapen.
  • Extract from : « The Children of Odin » by Padraic Colum
  • It was the decision that the two frigates were unhandy for cruising inshore.
  • Extract from : « Blackbeard: Buccaneer » by Ralph D. Paine
  • They are also unhandy in directing the flame on parts of the work.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • The one large lugsail, too, and little jib form a most unhandy rig.
  • Extract from : « Yachting Vol. 1 » by Various.
  • Moreover, it's such an unhandy thing that we can't both of us carry it.
  • Extract from : « Jack the Young Trapper » by George Bird Grinnell
  • A cork any shorter than this is an aggravation as it is so unhandy.
  • Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work » by Mary Rogers Miller
  • It was unhandy havin' to pack our boots to Willcox all the time.
  • Extract from : « The Long Dim Trail » by Forrestine C. Hooker
  • Small in stature are they like boys, and unhandy with their swords.
  • Extract from : « Jeremiah » by Stefan Zweig

Antonyms for unhandy

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