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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I can’t count the conversations I have had with my peers about how hard, time-consuming and expensive it is to buy a house here now.

From The Wall Street Journal

Developing a full rare earths ecosystem is expensive, complex and time-consuming.

From BBC

The most time-consuming part of the job involves crafting a counter, thick card stock that pushes the paper into the copper plate to make an impression, essentially serving as a negative.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers note that identifying the exact causative microbes in individual patients remains a complex and time-consuming task.

From Science Daily

Rezoning property in Southern California is a costly and time-consuming process that involves a lot of government red tape.

From Los Angeles Times

time-consuming

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