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 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

But the religiously affiliated find the investment in noisy, expensive and time-consuming children worthwhile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

An alteration in calutron design that seemed trivial in Berkeley could set off an avalanche of costly and time-consuming changes downstream at Oak Ridge.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

time-consuming

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