time-consuming
adjective
time-con·sum·ing
ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ 
1
: using or taking up a great deal of time
time-consuming chores
2
: wasteful of time
time-consuming tactics
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Both labor-intensive and time-consuming, the tool required food professionals and at-home cooks to literally rotate its handle to activate the accompanying beater(s).
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Winding lights around the branches is time-consuming and tedious, Harman said.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Brass Scissor, Measuring Tape, and Tape Dispenser Set Wrapping presents can be a time-consuming task during Christmas, but this set, which includes brass scissors, a tape dispenser, and measuring tape, makes that job more enjoyable.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
The difficulty of navigating Diablo Canyon’s massive database makes the time-consuming process of license changes even more burdensome.
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Winding lights around the branches is time-consuming and tedious, Harman said.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Brass Scissor, Measuring Tape, and Tape Dispenser Set Wrapping presents can be a time-consuming task during Christmas, but this set, which includes brass scissors, a tape dispenser, and measuring tape, makes that job more enjoyable.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
The difficulty of navigating Diablo Canyon’s massive database makes the time-consuming process of license changes even more burdensome.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for time-consuming
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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