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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"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

For most of U.S. history, trading into and out of the market required the simultaneous purchase or sale of hundreds of individual stocks, a time-consuming and expensive process.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

With that in mind, we spoke with tax professionals about simple moves that can help avoid time-consuming IRS troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The new policy also creates new verification rules – like stricter proof of parents’ employment – that are making it more time-consuming and complicated to receive subsidies.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 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

time-consuming

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