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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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Everyday cooking shouldn’t be an arduous, time-consuming task — it should be simple yet fulfilling.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Washington knows what is driving up prices and which policies are making filing more burdensome, costly, and time-consuming.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But it is also a long and time-consuming process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The expectation is that AI agents will handle the time-consuming work: synthesizing information, drafting materials and identifying patterns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

This was particularly time-consuming, for no matter how long the children scratched, the greedy squirrel always demanded more.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood