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12+ Synonyms for Unmanageable & Similar Words

Definition of unmanageable

adjective
  1. difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape; "we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter"; "almost dropped the unwieldy parcel"
  2. hard to control; "a difficult child", "an unmanageable situation"
  3. difficult to solve or alleviate; "uncontrollable pain"

12 synonyms found

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for unmanageable?
Synonyms for unmanageable include: awkward, clumsy, cumbersome, cumbrous, incorrigible, intractable, uncontrollable, ungainly, ungovernable, unruly, and 2 more.
How many synonyms does unmanageable have?
Unmanageable has 12 synonyms.

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