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ponderousness

/ˌpɒndərəsˈnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does ponderousness mean?

noun

The quality of being slow and clumsy in movement or action; a lack of speed or agility.

Example

"The ponderousness of the old ship made it difficult to maneuver in the narrow harbor."

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