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de·mand·ing
 demanding
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- pronunciation:
- dih
maen
dIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
requiring or demanding a great deal.
They always end up working late because of their demanding boss.The teacher is not very demanding and rarely assigns homework.My new project is highly demanding of my time.- antonyms:
- easy, easygoing, undemanding
- similar words:
- hard, harsh, strict, stringent
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| definition 2: |
requiring constant attention or effort.
Testing a new drug is a demanding task.- antonyms:
- easy, effortless, low-pressure, undemanding
- similar words:
- rugged, tough
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| related words: |
choosy, critical, difficult, dour, fastidious, grueling, onerous, querulous, rigid, rigorous, robust, rough, severe, strenuous, tall, trying |
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| derivation: |
demandingly (adv.) |
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