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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Doing so is time-consuming and often frustrating but is rarely regretted by U.S. policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming position."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“The arrest is the easy part; the digital forensic examination is time-consuming, expensive, and without the evidence, we don’t have a case,” Doyle said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

If he was busy with a project, he set us up with some time-consuming assignment such as sawing a thick log in half.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

time-consuming

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