time-consuming

[ tahym-kuhn-soo-ming ]

adjective

1. (of an action) requiring or wasting much time.

time-consuming

adjective

1. taking up or involving a great deal of time

Word History and Origins

Origin of time-consuming¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Traditional methods -- which often rely on human observation -- can be subjective, sporadic, and time-consuming.

From Science Daily

To get them all passed on time, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. is racing against GOP senators who are trying to drag out the process by forcing time-consuming votes on typically routine procedural steps.

From Salon

However, separating sEVs from other molecules and identifying the factors which lead to their release is both difficult and time-consuming with conventional methods.

From Science Daily

However, MRI interpretation is highly time-consuming and heavily dependent on expertise.

From Science Daily

Two days on, the local officer emailed to say tracing the phone number was proving too time-consuming.

From BBC

Related Words

• dull
• gradual
• low
• moderate
• sluggish
• stagnant
• stiff
• tame
• tedious