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

Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.

From Salon ● Aug. 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

I handled my brother’s estate several years ago, and it was extremely time-consuming and expensive, even with the assistance of an attorney.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

But building the specialized aircraft is a time-consuming process, made harder by a nine-year production gap that left the complex supply chain in tatters.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

Shopping around for the cheapest policy, a process that had been convoluted and time-consuming, was suddenly made simple.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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