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Synonyms

time-consuming

American  
[tahym-kuhn-soo-ming] / ˈtaɪm kənˌsu mɪŋ /

adjective

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

time-consuming British  

adjective

  1. taking up or involving a great deal of time

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Etymology

Origin of time-consuming

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Everyday cooking shouldn’t be an arduous, time-consuming task — it should be simple yet fulfilling.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Washington knows what is driving up prices and which policies are making filing more burdensome, costly, and time-consuming.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Additionally, lawyers are now including trusts in those packages because probating wills is time-consuming, expensive and lacks privacy in many states.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The group also expressed concerns about attacks on energy facilities, warning costly and time-consuming repairs would affect overall supply availability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I knew that a new baby was really time-consuming.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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