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challenging - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'challenging' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Challenging [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Challenge

Meaning of 'challenging' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . challenging [ s]
Meaning (1):
- stimulating interest or thought
Example in sentence:
  • a challenging hypothesis;
  • a thought-provoking book
Meaning (2):
- requiring full use of your abilities or resources
Example in sentence:
  • ambitious schedule;
  • performed the most challenging task without a mistake
Meaning (3):
- disturbingly provocative
Example in sentence:
  • an intriguing smile