time-consuming

American  

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

adjective

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

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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

These are time-consuming and often thankless jobs for a friend.

From MarketWatch

“That could be a very time-consuming, cumbersome and expensive process,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Kaiser says AI could save employees from tedious, time-consuming tasks such as taking notes and paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times

But progress has been slow, Martin says, because the process is labour-intensive and time-consuming.

From BBC

It’s time-consuming and complicated work vital not just to people, but history.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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