time-consuming

[tahym-kuhn-soo-ming] / ˈtaɪm kənˌsu mɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

slow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull gradual low moderate sluggish stagnant stiff tame tedious

STRONG

delayed detained down hindered impeded lingering off prolonged protracted reduced slack

WEAK

backward behindhand belated conservative dead dilatory draggy inactive long-delayed long-drawn-out overdue sleepy tardy uneventful unproductive unprogressive unpunctual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active bright exciting interesting lively violent wild

WEAK

busy cognizant hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

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time-consuming

The petition process is time-consuming, and researchers say that by the time a video is taken down, the damage is already done.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Leah Cottell, who has been leading the study, said the process had been "incredibly time-consuming" but she had learned a lot.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

The time-consuming ice-making technique often used in Japan, which tends to produce a higher quality product, had largely been phased out in the US.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

“Though they have explained that the process is time-consuming, they do not appear to have started it, or provided any adequate explanation as to why,” Frimpong wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Separating oxygen from the atmosphere is difficult and time-consuming, but adding it is as simple as opening a valve.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

time-consuming

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