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challenging — testing one's abilities; demanding

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: testing one's abilities; demanding

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

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

The challenging mountain trail pushed every climber to their limit.
💡 Concept

The challenging mountain trail pushed every climber to their limit.

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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.

Breakdown

challenge (to invite to compete or test) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or quality) = challenging

🎵Rhyme

managingdamagingbalancing
managing
damaging
balancing

🔗Collocations

challenging task
intellectually challenging
challenging situation
find it challenging
challenging environment
challenging question

📝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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

difficultdemandingtougharduousformidable

Antonyms

easysimpleeffortless

Related

challengechallengerunchallengeablechallengingly

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