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   demanding

   /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a task) requiring much skill or effort: "she has a busy and demanding job" Similar difficultchallengingtestingtaxingexactingtoughhardonerousburdensomestressfulformidablearduoustiringwearingexhaustingwearyingwearisomedraininguphillrigorousgruellingback-breakingHerculeanpunishinginformal:a tall orderknackeringarchaic:toilsomeOpposite easyeffortless
   • ▪ (of a person) making others work hard or meet high standards; not easily satisfied: "he was a demanding baby, and rarely slept through the night" Similar naggingclamorousimportunateinsistentpossessivetryingtiresomehard to pleaserare:exigentOpposite easy-going

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   • 1. demandingly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   (Definition of demanding from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) demanding | American Dictionary. adjective. us / dɪˈmæn·dɪŋ / Add to word list. needing a lot of attention, effort, or time: I’m trying to learn English, and I find it very demanding.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › demandingDemanding Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of demanding as an adjective, with synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related articles. Demanding means requiring much time, effort, or attention, or exacting.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › demandingDEMANDING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Demanding definition: requiring or claiming more than is generally felt by others to be due. See examples of DEMANDING used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › demandingDemanding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's demanding calls for more work or skill than the typical task. Babysitting might seem like an easy job, but depending on the kids it can actually be incredibly demanding.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of 'demanding' as an adjective to describe something or someone that requires a lot of time, energy, or attention. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of 'demanding' in British and American English.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › demandDemand Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEMAND is an act of demanding or asking especially with authority. How to use demand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Demand.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › demandingDemanding - definition of demanding by The Free Dictionary

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   Demanding means requiring much effort, attention, or skill, or calling for intensive effort or attention. Find the pronunciation, translation, and examples of demanding in different contexts and languages.