unwieldiness
[/ʌnˈwiːldɪnəs/]
noun
falta de maneabilidade
1. The quality or state of being difficult to handle, carry, or manage due to size, weight, or shape
The unwieldiness of the old furniture made moving day a nightmare.
A falta de maneabilidade do móvel antigo tornou o dia da mudança um pesadelo.
2. Lack of ease or grace in movement or operation; clumsiness or awkwardness
The unwieldiness of the ancient bureaucratic system frustrated citizens.
A falta de maneabilidade do sistema burocrático antigo frustrou os cidadãos.
3. Difficulty in use, control, or application
The unwieldiness of the new software interface discouraged users.
A falta de maneabilidade da nova interface do software desanimou os usuários.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'unwieldiness' is primarily used in formal or technical settings when describing physical objects, systems, or bureaucratic processes. In Brazil, it's often replaced with more descriptive phrases in casual speech, while in the USA it's commonly used in business and technical contexts. The term reflects concerns about efficiency and practicality in modern consumer and organizational culture.
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