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Recent Examples of lumpish
The contrast with Durant’s lumpish Johnny makes no sense.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Because both actors look like lumpish proletarian versions of Ingmar Bergman stars — Alma Pöysti, radiant yet benumbed, plays Ansa like a dish-towel Bibi Andersson, and Jussi Vatanen could be the schlump brother of Max von Sydow (with a dollop of Ryan Gosling).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 May 2023
Their bodies range from eely, jawless lampreys to flattened flounders to huge, lumpish ocean sunfish.
—Bob Holmes, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2018
Chuck Mumpson, an American boor as lumpish as his name.
—Margalit Fox, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2020
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Because both actors look like lumpish proletarian versions of Ingmar Bergman stars — Alma Pöysti, radiant yet benumbed, plays Ansa like a dish-towel Bibi Andersson, and Jussi Vatanen could be the schlump brother of Max von Sydow (with a dollop of Ryan Gosling).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 May 2023
Their bodies range from eely, jawless lampreys to flattened flounders to huge, lumpish ocean sunfish.
—Bob Holmes, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2018
Chuck Mumpson, an American boor as lumpish as his name.
—Margalit Fox, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumpish
Adjective
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This double meaning is reflected in the aesthetics of fascism, which are leaden, anaesthetic, but also absurd.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many of these films, the recent Snow White most nefarious amongst them, are leaden with uncanny valley CGI, bizarre green screen devotion and a surprising lack of artistic intent.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Prioritize solutions that feel empowering, not burdensome.—
Miles Ward,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Doctors complain the process is burdensome and it's often used to delay or deny medically necessary medical care for patients.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The book’s languor can be ponderous and vintage, more 20th century than 21st.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Parts of the final’s first half — slow and ponderous, with full-back Malo Gusto severely inverted — explained why a portion of Chelsea’s crowd are sceptical about him.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Cinema cameras are too bulky to mount on Formula One cars for filming at high speed, and mounting a GoPro wasn't exactly what F1 cinematographer Claudio Miranda and director Joseph Kosinski were considering.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The top section is relatively bulky with a USB-C port and a button to control the shades at one end.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The palate is flavorful and creamy, with an oily, viscous mouthfeel, showcasing notes of dark chocolate, fig, raisin, white pepper, and a hint of mint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This is a much more viscous material that does not flow very readily and, instead, can cause explosive eruptions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Energy Prices The war between Israel and Iran had evoked fears of a regional conflict that results in massive civilian casualties, and disrupts the flow of energy and other trade through the region.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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That could also significantly help the U.S. military should President Trump decide to directly enter the conflict, using massive bunker-buster bombs in an attempt to stop Iran's nuclear capabilities.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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She's come to terms with the unsteady income, but even with acceptance, Wall admits that times do get tough.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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The early moments with Scott’s Anne Marie are unsteady.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Lumpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumpish. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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