Synonyms for time-consuming
- dull
- gradual
- low
- moderate
- sluggish
- stagnant
- stiff
- tame
- tedious
- delayed
- detained
- down
- hindered
- impeded
- lingering
- off
- prolonged
- protracted
- reduced
- slack
- backward
- behindhand
- belated
- conservative
- dead
- dilatory
- draggy
- inactive
- long-delayed
- long-drawn-out
- overdue
- sleepy
- tardy
- uneventful
- unproductive
- unprogressive
- unpunctual
Antonyms for time-consuming
- active
- bright
- exciting
- interesting
- lively
- violent
- wild
- busy
- cognizant
- fast
- hurried
- intelligent
- on cue
- on time
- quick
- rapid
- ready
- smart
- waiting
EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR TIME-CONSUMING
It was a time-consuming process, but it was the only way the job could be done.
Not impossible, but a highly precarious and time-consuming operation at best.
This review was a complex and time-consuming operation, which continued into 1954.
This law was designed to put an end to this time-consuming custom.
Household appliances and convenience foods are scarce luxuries; therefore, housekeeping is a time-consuming and tiring activity.
As a result, they are too few in number and are seriously understaffed, making shopping a time-consuming and frustrating activity.
She tried to get interested in some time-consuming hobby, but she lacked the patience.
Yet the rigorous application of the method is time-consuming and life is short.
The simplicity of this method as compared with the time-consuming operation of removing and changing gears is apparent.
The mathematical computations required in this study have been laborious and time-consuming.