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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prolonged extended lengthy long-drawn-out dragged out delayed slow sluggish tedious wearisome boring dull monotonous drawn-out stretched out lengthy time-consuming labored arduous grueling exhausting taxing strenuous demanding tough trying difficult hard harsh severe rigorous punishing backbreaking burdensome onerous oppressive heavy crushing weighted cumbrous cumbersome awkward clumsy halting hesitant slow-paced plodding laborious toilsome tiresome fatiguing enervating debilitating weakening sapping draining enfeebling prolix verbose wordy lengthy rambling discursive circuitous roundabout indirect meandering winding tortuous convoluted complicated complex involved intricate knotty thorny prickly troublesome vexing irritating annoying bothersome pesky nettlesome plaguing harassing pestering.

    Meaning of Protracted

    The primary meaning of "protracted" is lasting for a longer period than usual or expected.

    Definitions

    • Lasting for a longer period than usual or expected
    • Extending or lasting over a long period of time
    • Prolonged or extended in time, especially to an excessive degree

    Etymology of Protracted

    The word "protracted" comes from the Latin "protrahere," which means "to draw forth" or "to prolong"
    It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is prolonged or extended in time

    Example Uses

    • The protracted negotiations between the two companies finally came to an end
    • The protracted illness had left her feeling weak and exhausted
    • The protracted legal battle had drained their financial resources

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    brief short fleeting transient temporary short-lived ephemeral momentary instantaneous swift quick rapid fast speedy hasty hurried cursory superficial concise abrupt brusque terse compact compacted condensed compressed contracted curtailed shortened reduced diminished lessened decreased lowered alleviated eased relaxed mild gentle moderate temperate lenient soft light slight gentle easy effortless painless trouble-free uncomplicated simple straightforward smooth uneventful peaceful calm serene quiet still silent muted subdued toned down.

    Related Nouns

    duration period time term span interval phase stage episode chapter sequence series process procedure course cycle season spell bout stretch span interval hiatus gap pause break interlude intermission recess respite reprieve timeout delay postponement deferral stay moratorium lag lapse latency dormancy abeyance suspension hiatus pause cessation stoppage halt arrest standstill.

    Related Verbs

    prolong extend delay postpone protract draw out stretch out lengthen continue persist endure last remain stay linger tarry loiter dawdle dally lag drag trail creep crawl plod trudge slog toil labor struggle strive exert strain effort endeavor try attempt undertake pursue follow proceed progress advance move go flow unfold develop evolve grow increase expand enlarge augment amplify magnify.

    Related Adjectives

    prolonged extended lengthy long slow sluggish tedious wearisome boring dull monotonous drawn-out stretched out time-consuming labored arduous grueling exhausting taxing strenuous demanding tough trying difficult hard harsh severe rigorous punishing backbreaking burdensome onerous oppressive heavy crushing weighted cumbrous cumbersome awkward clumsy halting hesitant slow-paced plodding laborious toilsome tiresome fatiguing enervating debilitating weakening sapping draining enfeebling prolix verbose wordy lengthy rambling discursive circuitous roundabout indirect meandering winding tortuous convoluted complicated complex involved