Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
protracted
adjective
/prəʊˈtraktɪd/
Definition
Prolonged or extended in time.
Examples
- The negotiations were protracted, lasting several months.
- His recovery from the injury was protracted due to complications.
- They faced a protracted legal battle over the property dispute.
Meaning
When something is protracted, it lasts for a long time or takes longer than expected.
Synonyms
- lengthy
- drawn-out
- extended
- long-lasting
