demanding
Americanadjective
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requiring or claiming more than is generally felt by others to be due.
a demanding teacher.
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calling for intensive effort or attention; taxing.
a demanding job.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- demandingly adverb
- nondemanding adjective
- overdemanding adjective
- overdemandingly adverb
- quasi-demanding adjective
- quasi-demandingly adverb
- undemanding adjective
Etymology
Origin of demanding
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
These were women "fighting for their independence and demanding space for their lives", she says.
From BBC
She had joined a hunger strike starting on February 14 demanding the quick passage of the amnesty bill, which faced repeated delays since Rodriguez proposed it late last month.
From Barron's
Because we use our native language daily over decades, these patterns become deeply embedded, making communication smoother and less demanding.
From Science Daily
"The game was truly demanding in every aspect," he said.
From BBC
Their father was a demanding but gifted tutor.
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