What does challenging mean?
Challenging means present participle and gerund of challenge.
Challenging
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of challenge.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of challenge
- Difficult, hard to do.
- 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.
Synonyms for challenging
Antonyms for challenging
Related Words
Word Forms
- more challenging
- most challenging
- challengings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for challenging?
Common synonyms include provocative, intriguing, ambitious, hard.
What is the opposite of challenging?
Possible antonyms include unchallenging.
How do you use challenging in a sentence?
There are always sincere challengings of the findings, always the objections (sincere in another sense) of those whose interests seem threatened.
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