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 building more-reliable supply chains is too expensive and time-consuming for the U.S. to address all vulnerabilities simultaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leaders believe AI will dramatically improve efficiency or quality, but employees find it unreliable or time-consuming.

From Barron's

Payable-on-death avoids probate — a public, cumbersome and time-consuming process — and it simplifies your estate planning when the time comes; more than that, it’s private.

From MarketWatch

If you list your daughter on a transfer-on-death or beneficiary deed, it would go to her immediately and thereby means the property would not pass through probate, which can be lengthy, public and time-consuming.

From MarketWatch

Although "some professionals such as the police reported an increase in time-consuming processes" as a consequence of the legislation, such challenges had been "partially mitigated", it added.

From BBC

time-consuming

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