define long-drawn-out
Definition of 'long drawn out'. long drawn out also long-drawn-out. adjective. A long drawn out process or conflict lasts an unnecessarily long time or an unpleasantly long time. A long drawn out war would likely deepen and prolong the recession. ...a long drawn out election campaign. long drawn out or long-drawn-out (lÉÅ drÉËn aÊt) adjective.