MW→labor-intensive

labor-intensive

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

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1599, in the meaning defined at sense 3

History and Etymology

Latin devius, from de from + via way — more at de-, way

devious

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means //we always left it to our most devious friends to find out the latest information
Synonyms

artful beguiling