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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The process to build Venice Dell has been extraordinarily contentious — even in a state where development is often time-consuming and litigious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

These tasks historically absorbed large numbers of early-career workers because they were time-consuming and costly to perform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Though time-consuming, it can detect 95% of cancers and a similar percentage of high-risk polyps.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He said the team thought it had "cracked it" on Friday, but a pipe coming off on Sunday was time-consuming to fix "and then you lose the weather window".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Breathing in that familiar tang of ink and damp paper, she practiced the time-consuming process of copper engraving, which could transform one design into many prints.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

time-consuming

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