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Challenging
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Simple meaning
What does Challenging mean?
Challenging means difficult but possible with effort.
Dictionary definition
difficult in a way that tests effort, skill, patience, or ability.
Example sentences
Challenging in a sentence
easy
The puzzle was challenging.
medium
Learning a new song on piano can be challenging at first.
hard
The hike was challenging because the trail was steep and rocky.
Synonyms
Words like Challenging
difficultHard to do or understand.
demandingRequiring a lot of effort or skill.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Challenging word family
Base word
challenging
adjective
challenging
Difficult in a way that tests ability.
noun
challenge
Something difficult that tests ability.
verb
challenged
Tested or invited someone to compete in the past.
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Practice 1
What does challenging mean?
Challenging describes something that tests effort, skill, or ability.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of challenging?
Easy means not difficult, which is the opposite of challenging.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses challenging correctly?
A difficult math problem can be described as challenging.
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