adj
protracted
pruh-TRAK-tihd
adj
1
Lasting much longer than expected or wanted.
"The two sides reached a deal after a protracted negotiation."
"She recovered slowly following a protracted illness."
How to Use Protracted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDragging on longer than it should — used for disputes, illnesses, negotiations, and the like.
Common pairings
protracted battle
protracted negotiations
protracted dispute
Word Forms
more protracted comparative, most protracted superlative
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The two sides reached a deal after a _____ negotiation.