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challengingtesting one's abilities; demanding

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: testing one's abilities; demanding

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 도전적인, 힘든, 어려운

Korean pronunciation: **챌**린징

Example Sentences

  • My mom thinks using a smartphone is more challenging than climbing Mount Everest.
  • The project was challenging but rewarding.
  • Finding a parking spot in Seoul is the most challenging part of driving.

challenging

ADJECTIVE

//ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ//

testing one's abilities; demanding

challenging concept
💡 Concept

testing one's abilities; demanding

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootchalleng
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Old French 'chalenge' meaning 'to accuse or dispute,' which derives from Latin 'calumnia' meaning 'false accusation.' The word evolved through Norman French influence into Middle English.

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🎵Rhyme

managingdamagingbalancing
managing
damaging
balancing

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks using a smartphone is more challenging than climbing Mount Everest.

The project was challenging but rewarding.

😄 Fun example

Finding a parking spot in Seoul is the most challenging part of driving.

She enjoys challenging herself with difficult puzzles.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

difficultdemandingtougharduousformidable

Antonyms

easysimpleeffortless

Related

challengechallengerunchallengeablechallengingly