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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The process of switching to alternatives could be time-consuming and costly.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to funding and supply problems, the small company had been hobbled by time-consuming design modifications and the 2008 financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among the reasons companies cite as to why they remain private is the time-consuming and costly clerical work required to list and maintain publicly traded shares.

From The Wall Street Journal

But doing so has historically proven pricey and time-consuming because of permitting issues, regional opposition and supply-chain snarls.

From The Wall Street Journal

But there are constraints on its ability to export gas - it is a costly and time-consuming process to build up its infrastructure.

From BBC

time-consuming

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