Demanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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demanding

 

[ dɪˈmændɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

work environment

Requiring much attention, skill, or effort. Involving a lot of effort and attention from people in order to satisfy the needs of a particular situation or organization. Needing a lot of skill and patience to deal with, especially in a way that is not always fair.

Synonyms

challenging, exacting, rigorous

Examples of usage

  • She is known for being a demanding boss who expects perfection.
  • The job was demanding but rewarding at the same time.
Context #2 | Verb

request

To ask for something forcefully, as if by right. To insist on having something. To claim as due or just.

Synonyms

claim, insist, request

Examples of usage

  • She demanded an explanation for his behavior.
  • The protesters demanded action from the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "demanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exigente

🇮🇳 मांगने वाला

🇩🇪 fordernd

🇮🇩 menuntut

🇺🇦 вимогливий

🇵🇱 wymagający

🇯🇵 要求する

🇫🇷 exigeant

🇪🇸 exigente

🇹🇷 talepkar

🇰🇷 요구하는

🇸🇦 مطالب

🇨🇿 náročný

🇸🇰 náročný

🇨🇳 苛刻的

🇸🇮 zahteven

🇮🇸 krafthar

🇰🇿 талапшыл

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნით

🇦🇿 tələbkar

🇲🇽 exigente

Etymology

The word 'demanding' originated from the verb 'demand', which comes from the Old French word 'demander', meaning 'to request'. The use of 'demanding' to describe something that requires a lot of effort or attention dates back to the early 17th century.

See also: demand, demandingly, demands.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,361 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.