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

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Developers must decide which algorithm is best suited for a specific task, and that choice is often complicated and time consuming in the fast growing field of multimodal AI.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

But getting a charter and building up a bank can be time consuming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Turning a concept into a finished product is time consuming work that involves animation, simulation, lighting and integrating the effects in a sequence filmed with live actors.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

It can be costly and time consuming to replace certain documents.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

To remember these rules with their exceptions would be a considerable mental task and to apply them would be cumbrous and time consuming.

From Division of Words Rules for the Division of Words at the Ends of Lines, with Remarks on Spelling, Syllabication and Pronunciation by Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William)

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