Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

time-consuming

Adjective
/ˈtaɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
Definition
Taking a long time to do or accomplish.
Examples
  • Preparing the report was a time-consuming task.
  • Learning a new language can be quite time-consuming.
Meaning
Something that requires a lot of time to complete.
Synonyms
  • lengthy
  • slow
  • protracted
  • tedious