demanding

anspruchsvoll, anstrengend

Viel Zeit, Aufmerksamkeit oder Mühe erfordernd.

In einfachem Englisch: Needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort.

• She has a demanding job.
• The course became more demanding in the second year.
• Looking after three young children can be demanding.

Synonyme: challenging, taxing

Gegenteile: easy, undemanding

Häufige Wendungen: demanding job, demanding task, demanding schedule

anstrengend, kräftezehrend

Viel Kraft, Energie oder Geduld erfordernd, um es durchzustehen.

In einfachem Englisch: Needing a lot of strength, energy, or patience to get through.

• The climb was physically demanding.
• We crossed the most demanding part of the route.
• This demanding exercise left my legs shaking.

Synonyme: strenuous, tough, taxing

Gegenteile: easy

Häufige Wendungen: physically demanding, demanding climb, demanding terrain

anspruchsvoll, fordernd

Sehr hohe Maßstäbe anlegend oder viel von anderen verlangend.

In einfachem Englisch: Expecting a very high standard or wanting a great deal from others.

• Our boss is very demanding.
• The chef’s demanding standards improved the food.
• Even the most demanding customers praised the service.

Synonyme: exacting, hard to please

Gegenteile: undemanding, easygoing

Häufige Wendungen: demanding customer, demanding boss, demanding audience