What's a word for something that requires focus or a long time?

The opposite of "quick". For a example:

Washing the dishes is a quick task

But

Writing an essay is a _ task

I'm looking for an adjective (so no "task that requires focus"), preferably one that isn't opinionated about the task itself, so no "onerous" for example.

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time-consuming

– Jim
6 hours ago

1

pains-taking? .

– Owain
5 hours ago

1

Possibly "exacting" ?

– WS2
5 hours ago

How about "a demanding task"?

– Gustavson
5 hours ago

2

You're going to run into problems with this. When you say the opposite of quick, what time frame are you looking at? Hours, days, weeks, months, years, or a lifetime are all possibilities. Depending on what you mean, different words could be used. While some could apply to many of those time periods, lifelong (for instance) would be something specific.

– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago

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The opposite of "quick". For a example:

Washing the dishes is a quick task

But

Writing an essay is a _ task

I'm looking for an adjective (so no "task that requires focus"), preferably one that isn't opinionated about the task itself, so no "onerous" for example.

edited 15 mins ago

Laurel

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asked 6 hours ago

user339480

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1

time-consuming

– Jim
6 hours ago

1

pains-taking? .

– Owain
5 hours ago

1

Possibly "exacting" ?

– WS2
5 hours ago

How about "a demanding task"?

– Gustavson
5 hours ago

2

You're going to run into problems with this. When you say the opposite of quick, what time frame are you looking at? Hours, days, weeks, months, years, or a lifetime are all possibilities. Depending on what you mean, different words could be used. While some could apply to many of those time periods, lifelong (for instance) would be something specific.

– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago

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The opposite of "quick". For a example:

Washing the dishes is a quick task

But

Writing an essay is a _ task

I'm looking for an adjective (so no "task that requires focus"), preferably one that isn't opinionated about the task itself, so no "onerous" for example.

edited 15 mins ago

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asked 6 hours ago

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The opposite of "quick". For a example:

Washing the dishes is a quick task

But

Writing an essay is a _ task

I'm looking for an adjective (so no "task that requires focus"), preferably one that isn't opinionated about the task itself, so no "onerous" for example.

single-word-requests antonyms

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1

time-consuming

– Jim
6 hours ago

1

pains-taking? .

– Owain
5 hours ago

1

Possibly "exacting" ?

– WS2
5 hours ago

How about "a demanding task"?

– Gustavson
5 hours ago

2

You're going to run into problems with this. When you say the opposite of quick, what time frame are you looking at? Hours, days, weeks, months, years, or a lifetime are all possibilities. Depending on what you mean, different words could be used. While some could apply to many of those time periods, lifelong (for instance) would be something specific.

– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago

add a comment |

1

time-consuming

– Jim
6 hours ago

1

pains-taking? .

– Owain
5 hours ago

1

Possibly "exacting" ?

– WS2
5 hours ago

How about "a demanding task"?

– Gustavson
5 hours ago

2

You're going to run into problems with this. When you say the opposite of quick, what time frame are you looking at? Hours, days, weeks, months, years, or a lifetime are all possibilities. Depending on what you mean, different words could be used. While some could apply to many of those time periods, lifelong (for instance) would be something specific.

– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago

time-consuming

– Jim
6 hours ago

pains-taking? .

– Owain
5 hours ago

Possibly "exacting" ?

– WS2
5 hours ago

How about "a demanding task"?

– Gustavson
5 hours ago

You're going to run into problems with this. When you say the opposite of quick, what time frame are you looking at? Hours, days, weeks, months, years, or a lifetime are all possibilities. Depending on what you mean, different words could be used. While some could apply to many of those time periods, lifelong (for instance) would be something specific.

– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago

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Maybe the word 'Lengthy' can fit your essay sentence.

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As in: TFD

Writing an essay is a time-consuming task.

taking up much time

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

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Writing an essay is an engrossing task

Cambridge Dictionary: adj. very interesting and requiring all your attention

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

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-1

You can say,

Writing an essay is a heavy task.

Writing an essay is a laborious task.

Writing an essay is a slow-moving task.

My favorite:

Writing an essay is a tardy task.

Hope I answered your question.

I recommend the following sites for great grammar info:

http://englishisducksoup.com

http://www.queens-english-society.com

answered 2 hours ago

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Neither of those links looks relevant to the question (and not to any of your other answers where you included them either) so you should not include them. Plus, it looks like you're spamming, which will carry hefty penalties if your post(s) get flagged. See also How to not be a spammer.

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Maybe the word 'Lengthy' can fit your essay sentence.

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Maybe the word 'Lengthy' can fit your essay sentence.

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Maybe the word 'Lengthy' can fit your essay sentence.

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Maybe the word 'Lengthy' can fit your essay sentence.

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As in: TFD

Writing an essay is a time-consuming task.

taking up much time

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

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As in: TFD

Writing an essay is a time-consuming task.

taking up much time

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

21.9k22575

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As in: TFD

Writing an essay is a time-consuming task.

taking up much time

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

21.9k22575

As in: TFD

Writing an essay is a time-consuming task.

taking up much time

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

21.9k22575

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

21.9k22575

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

21.9k22575

answered 2 hours ago

lbf

21.9k22575

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Writing an essay is an engrossing task

Cambridge Dictionary: adj. very interesting and requiring all your attention

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

671212

add a comment |

Writing an essay is an engrossing task

Cambridge Dictionary: adj. very interesting and requiring all your attention

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

671212

add a comment |

Writing an essay is an engrossing task

Cambridge Dictionary: adj. very interesting and requiring all your attention

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

671212

Writing an essay is an engrossing task

Cambridge Dictionary: adj. very interesting and requiring all your attention

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

671212

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

671212

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

671212

answered 57 mins ago

GoodJuJu

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-1

You can say,

Writing an essay is a heavy task.

Writing an essay is a laborious task.

Writing an essay is a slow-moving task.

My favorite:

Writing an essay is a tardy task.

Hope I answered your question.

I recommend the following sites for great grammar info:

http://englishisducksoup.com

http://www.queens-english-society.com

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

262

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Neither of those links looks relevant to the question (and not to any of your other answers where you included them either) so you should not include them. Plus, it looks like you're spamming, which will carry hefty penalties if your post(s) get flagged. See also How to not be a spammer.

– Laurel
35 mins ago

add a comment |

-1

You can say,

Writing an essay is a heavy task.

Writing an essay is a laborious task.

Writing an essay is a slow-moving task.

My favorite:

Writing an essay is a tardy task.

Hope I answered your question.

I recommend the following sites for great grammar info:

http://englishisducksoup.com

http://www.queens-english-society.com

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

262

New contributor

Neither of those links looks relevant to the question (and not to any of your other answers where you included them either) so you should not include them. Plus, it looks like you're spamming, which will carry hefty penalties if your post(s) get flagged. See also How to not be a spammer.

– Laurel
35 mins ago

add a comment |

-1

You can say,

Writing an essay is a heavy task.

Writing an essay is a laborious task.

Writing an essay is a slow-moving task.

My favorite:

Writing an essay is a tardy task.

Hope I answered your question.

I recommend the following sites for great grammar info:

http://englishisducksoup.com

http://www.queens-english-society.com

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

262

New contributor

You can say,

Writing an essay is a heavy task.

Writing an essay is a laborious task.

Writing an essay is a slow-moving task.

My favorite:

Writing an essay is a tardy task.

Hope I answered your question.

I recommend the following sites for great grammar info:

http://englishisducksoup.com

http://www.queens-english-society.com

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

262

New contributor

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

262

New contributor

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

262

answered 2 hours ago

Mike

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Neither of those links looks relevant to the question (and not to any of your other answers where you included them either) so you should not include them. Plus, it looks like you're spamming, which will carry hefty penalties if your post(s) get flagged. See also How to not be a spammer.

– Laurel
35 mins ago

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Neither of those links looks relevant to the question (and not to any of your other answers where you included them either) so you should not include them. Plus, it looks like you're spamming, which will carry hefty penalties if your post(s) get flagged. See also How to not be a spammer.

– Laurel
35 mins ago

Neither of those links looks relevant to the question (and not to any of your other answers where you included them either) so you should not include them. Plus, it looks like you're spamming, which will carry hefty penalties if your post(s) get flagged. See also How to not be a spammer.

– Laurel
35 mins ago

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