challenging

adjective

chal·leng·ing ˈcha-lən-jiŋ

Synonyms of challenging next

: arousing competitive interest, thought, or action

a challenging course of study

a challenging job

: invitingly provocative : fascinating

a challenging personality

challenging questions

challengingly

ˈcha-lən-jiŋ-lē

adverb

Examples of challenging in a Sentence

I find the job challenging and fun. Teaching is challenging but rewarding work. It's a challenging book that requires careful reading. The slope was challenging for even the most experienced climbers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

The company continues to focus on expanding its distribution business and broadening its product range, despite the challenging economic environment. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 The digital detox journey can be challenging, but many people discover it to be rewarding in the end. —

Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024 Difficult to catch but not impossible Identifying ex-contractual terms is challenging; just look at the fraud by former Sacramento Kings Chief Revenue Officer, Jeffrey David. —

Jesse Silvertown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The more challenging question to address, however, is how many USC fans will be there to see that come to fruition? —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for challenging