challenging (**챌**린징) — testing 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
The challenging mountain trail pushed every climber to their limit.
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“She enjoys challenging herself with difficult puzzles.”
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