Protracted Meaning in English
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Definition
Lasting longer than expected or usual; something that continues for a long time, often more than necessary.
Usage & Nuances
'Protracted' is formal and often used for negative or tiring situations (e.g., 'a protracted war'). Common collocations: 'protracted negotiations', 'protracted illness'. Not used for positive or enjoyable situations.
Spanish: prolongado - extendidoPortuguese (BR): prolongado - estendidoPortuguese (PT): prolongado - estendidoChinese (Simplified): 拖延的 - 持久的Chinese (Traditional): 拖延的 - 持久的Hindi: लंबा खिंचा हुआ - दीर्घकालिकArabic: مطوّل - طويل الأمدBengali: দীর্ঘস্থায়ী - দীর্ঘায়িতRussian: затяжной - продолжительный (негативный оттенок)Japanese: 長引く - 長期化したVietnamese: kéo dài - dai dẳngKorean: 장기화된 - 오래 끄는Turkish: uzun süren - uzatılmış (olumsuz anlamda)Urdu: طویل - طویل المدت (عام طور پر منفی مطلب میں)Indonesian: berlarut-larut - berkepanjangan
Example Sentences
The meeting turned into a protracted discussion.
basic
He suffered from a protracted illness.
basic
The war became protracted and costly.
basic
After months of protracted negotiations, they finally reached an agreement.
natural
His recovery was more protracted than the doctors had hoped.
natural
We ended up in a protracted legal battle over the property.
natural