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bloatware

/ˈbloʊtweə(r)/ /ˈbloʊtwer/

Meanings
noun
Software that is packed with too many features and therefore slow or unwieldy; software that is inefficiently designed and occupies an excessive amount of memory or disk space.

Examples :

"My new laptop came pre-installed with so much bloatware that it ran slowly right out of the box. "
computing technology internet electronics technical system device

Related Words

Illustration features

features noun

/ˈfiːtʃəz/ /ˈfitʃɚz/

One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.

"Her most striking features were her bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. "

Illustration installed

installed verb

/ɪnˈstɔːld/

To connect, set up or prepare something for use.

"My dad installed a new security system in our house yesterday. "

Illustration laptop

laptop noun

/ˈlæp.tɒp/ /ˈlæp.tɑp/

A laptop computer.

"My son used his laptop to do his homework. "

Illustration memory

memory noun

/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/

The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.

"Memory is a facility common to all animals."

Illustration software

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration therefore

therefore adverb

/ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/

For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.

"My friend studied hard for the test; therefore, she got a good grade. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration packed

packed verb

/pækt/

(physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.

"My mother packed a large suitcase with clothes for our vacation. "

Illustration amount

amount noun

/əˈmaʊnt/

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

Illustration occupies

occupies verb

/ˈɒkjupaɪz/ /ˈɑkjupaɪz/

(of time) To take or use.

"My homework occupies most of my evening. "

Illustration unwieldy

unwieldy adjective

/ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/

Lacking strength; weak.

"Because of the old injury, his leg was unwieldy and he had trouble walking long distances. "