ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Challenging

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Challenging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of challenge.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of challenge.

More Meanings

  1. Difficult, hard to do.
  2. The act of making a challenge.

Example Sentences

There are always sincere challengings of the findings, always the objections (sincere in another sense) of those whose interests seem threatened.

Word Forms

Synonyms for challenging

Depending on context, synonyms include provocative, intriguing, ambitious, hard, difficult, stimulating.

Antonyms for challenging

Common opposites include unchallenging.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include difficult, hard, provocative, thought-provoking, intriguing, ambitious.

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