protracted
CEFR: C2
Lasting for a long time or extended longer than expected, normal, or desirable; drawn out through tedious conflict.
Synonyms
- prolonged
- interminable
- drawn-out
Common Collocations
- protracted conflict
- protracted negotiations
- protracted legal battle
Example Sentence
Following protracted negotiations spanning eighteen months, the two pharmaceutical giants finally agreed on merger terms.