Synonyms of time-consuming

time-consuming

adjective

as in nonautomatic

Related Words

• nonautomatic
• nonautomated

Dissimilar Words

• mechanical
• time-saving
• nonmanual
• automated
• motorized
• automatic
• robotic
• computerized
• laborsaving
• self-operating
• self-regulating
• self-acting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of time-consuming

But this has been a difficult and time-consuming undertaking. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

The shelter provides the supplies volunteers need, although caring for young kittens can be messy and time-consuming. — Melissa May, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

That could become increasingly important for advanced military engines, where complex components and relatively small production runs can make traditional manufacturing processes time-consuming and expensive. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

But because that involved time-consuming paperwork, the couple instead rushed to borrow money from family and other sources. — Emily Elconin For Cnn, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026