protracted

Definitions

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or necessary.

Extended in time; prolonged.

Examples

The two countries were finally able to reach a peace agreement after a protracted conflict that lasted for over a decade.

Due to the protracted negotiations between the union and management, the factory remained closed for several weeks.

Synonyms

prolonged extended lengthened drawn-out lingering enduring sustained

Antonyms

shortened brief abbreviated curtailed fleeting transient concise