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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time-consuming

Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

“Though they have explained that the process is time-consuming, they do not appear to have started it, or provided any adequate explanation as to why,” Frimpong wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Fronting legal fees is costly and the foreclosure process is time-consuming, said Amilowski, the condo association president.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

I handled my brother’s estate several years ago, and it was extremely time-consuming and expensive, even with the assistance of an attorney.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

An alteration in calutron design that seemed trivial in Berkeley could set off an avalanche of costly and time-consuming changes downstream at Oak Ridge.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

time-consuming

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