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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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The expectation is that AI agents will handle the time-consuming work: synthesizing information, drafting materials and identifying patterns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

They’re also working on a new line of pine tables with metal bases, which they hope will help them increase production since these are less time-consuming to make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"No evidence of any criminally relevant breaches of duty was found, either in connection with the time-consuming rescue operation or with the subsequent medical care at the University Hospital Zurich."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Nudging employees to embrace AI also has yielded new ideas about how to accomplish time-consuming tasks, CFOs said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The pyromancers kept their recipe for wildfire a closely guarded secret, but Tyrion knew that it was a lengthy, dangerous, and time-consuming process.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin