time-consuming

adjective

time-con·​sum·​ing ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ How to pronounce time-consuming (audio)
1
: using or taking up a great deal of time
time-consuming chores
2
: wasteful of time
time-consuming tactics

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The homes left standing in the immediate area are unlivable, requiring costly and time-consuming repairs. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025 From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 July 2025 By automating repetitive and time-consuming voice interactions, voice AI can function as a cognitive assistant to humans, offloading mental burden, reducing fatigue and freeing human workers to focus more on strategic initiatives. Naresh Prajapati, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Traditional hydration tests fall short Standard ways of checking hydration, like urine tests or blood work, are time-consuming and not practical for everyday use. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for time-consuming

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of time-consuming was in 1633

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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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