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challenging

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging means: Difficult in a way that requires effort, skill, or careful thought.

adjective

DIFFICULT BUT POSSIBLEB1

Difficult in a way that requires effort, skill, or careful thought.

  • This is a challenging puzzle.
  • She enjoys challenging work that keeps her learning.
  • Was the mountain route more challenging than you expected?

Similar words: difficult, demanding, tough

Opposites: easy

Common phrases: challenging task, challenging job, challenging course

Questions about challenging

What does challenging mean?

Difficult in a way that requires effort, skill, or careful thought.

What is challenging in other languages?

Türkçe: zorlayıcı · Español: difícil · Français: difficile · Deutsch: anspruchsvoll · Italiano: impegnativo · 日本語: やりがいのある

How do you pronounce challenging?

It is pronounced /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/.

How do you use challenging in a sentence?

This is a challenging puzzle. She enjoys challenging work that keeps her learning.

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