time consuming
Takes many hours
Time consuming describes activities that require a significant amount of time to complete, often more than seems reasonable or efficient: Filing taxes is tedious and time consuming.
The term typically carries a mildly negative connotation, suggesting the time could be better spent elsewhere.
Also spelled time-consuming.
- tediousBoring through length
- laboriousRequiring considerable effort
- hard slogProlonged difficult effort
- lengthyOf excessive duration
- painstakingExtremely careful and thorough
slow · draining · exhausting · red tape · grueling · uphill battle · endless · long haul · monotonous · plodding · drawn-out · taking forever · arduous · demanding · wearisome · slog · grind · meticulous
time consumingquick
Moving with speed
fast · time-saving · speedy · rapid · swift
time consumingefficient
Productive without waste
effortless · streamlined · labor-saving · hassle-free · easy
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