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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She says she found some swaps very time-consuming - especially in the morning and right after school when she needed to get things done.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The new policy also creates new verification rules – like stricter proof of parents’ employment – that are making it more time-consuming and complicated to receive subsidies.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

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 • Mar. 16, 2026

Unblocking the Strait of Hormuz is shaping up as a remarkably complex and time-consuming task.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

This “fixed-station” survey method was an accurate way to map the river, but it was time-consuming.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

time-consuming

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