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Protracted

usgb/prəʊˈtræktɪd/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies frustration or difficulty due to the extended length of time. SlideHer recovery from injury was protracted, causing her to miss the entire season.
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Impatience ImpliedPlay
Can suggest that someone is impatient with the duration of an event. SlideThe protracted meeting made the attendees restless.
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Emphasize DurationPlay
Use it to emphasize that something takes more time than necessary or expected. SlideThe construction of the bridge was protracted due to bad weather.
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