The Open Dictionary

drawn-out

adjective

UK/ˌdrɔːnˈaʊt/
US/ˌdrɑːnˈaʊt/

Definitions of drawn-out adjective

  1. Before noun

    Extending for a longer duration than what is considered normal or necessary.

    • They experienced a drawn-out legal battle.

    • The drawn-out timeline of this project is frustrating.

    • It was a drawn-out and convoluted negotiation process.