
Protracted
Negative Connotation
Often implies frustration or difficulty due to the extended length of time.
Her recovery from injury was protracted, causing her to miss the entire season.
Impatience Implied
Can suggest that someone is impatient with the duration of an event.
The protracted meeting made the attendees restless.
Emphasize Duration
Use it to emphasize that something takes more time than necessary or expected.
The construction of the bridge was protracted due to bad weather.
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EndureExtendLengthyLingerLongOngoingProlong
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