demanding

American  

[dih-man-ding, -mahn-] / dɪˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /

adjective

1. requiring or claiming more than is generally felt by others to be due.

   a demanding teacher.

2. calling for intensive effort or attention; taxing.

   a demanding job.

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demanding British  

/ dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ /

adjective

1. requiring great patience, skill, etc

   a demanding job

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Other Word Forms

• demandingly adverb
• nondemanding adjective
• overdemanding adjective
• overdemandingly adverb
• quasi-demanding adjective
• quasi-demandingly adverb
• undemanding adjective

Etymology

Origin of demanding

First recorded in 1520–30; demand + -ing ²

Example Sentences

While ultrawealthy clients can be demanding, their larger accounts mean firms can focus on managing fewer relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal

It now deploys three aircraft carriers, among the most demanding surface warships to build, manage and deploy effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said protesters "are demanding immediate government intervention to rein in exchange-rate fluctuations and set out a clear economic strategy".

From Barron's

“That part of the game is maybe overlooked; the physical toll it takes. It’s definitely demanding.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Be more demanding. You’re the one in charge—not in a mean way. We just need to get it out,” Trzpuc told him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ambitious
• critical
• difficult
• exacting
• exhausting
• hard
• onerous
• pressing
• strict
• stringent
• taxing
• tough
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• trying