Definitions

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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But progress has been slow, Martin says, because the process is labour-intensive and time-consuming.

From BBC

It’s time-consuming and complicated work vital not just to people, but history.

From Los Angeles Times

The court heard that "hurdles" were being put in front of Mr Castleton to make his claim as "difficult, time-consuming and expensive as possible".

From BBC

The massive effort required for page-by-page review is far more time-consuming.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

time-consuming

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