Challenging: meaning, definitions and examples

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challenging

[ ˈʧæl.ɪndʒ.ɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in a task or situation

Difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable because it needs different skills and abilities

Synonyms

arduous, demanding, difficult, tough, tricky

Examples of usage

It's been a challenging year for us all.
The exam was challenging but fair.
She enjoys challenging herself with new projects.

^{Context #2}

to confront or resist

To dispute the truth or validity of

Synonyms

contest, dispute, oppose, question

Examples of usage

I challenge you to a game of chess.
She challenged the decision in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "challenging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desafiante

🇮🇳 चुनौतीपूर्ण

🇩🇪 herausfordernd

🇮🇩 menantang

🇺🇦 викликаючий

🇵🇱 wymagający

🇯🇵 挑戦的

🇫🇷 stimulant

🇪🇸 desafiante

🇹🇷 zorlayıcı

🇰🇷 도전적인

🇸🇦 تحدي

🇨🇿 náročný

🇸🇰 náročný

🇨🇳 挑战性

🇸🇮 zahteven

🇮🇸 áskorun

🇰🇿 қиын

🇬🇪 გამოწვევით

🇦🇿 çağırışlı

🇲🇽 desafiante

Word origin

The word 'challenging' originated from the Old French word 'challenger' which means 'to accuse, dispute, claim'. It entered the English language in the 14th century with the meaning 'to call to account'. Over time, the word evolved to also represent situations or tasks that require effort and skill. Today, 'challenging' is widely used to describe tasks, situations, or activities that are difficult but engaging.