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challenging
CEFRB2
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/
adjective · verb
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Difficult in a way that tests your skill or ability.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailDifficult, hard to do.
Examples
I like the new guy. He's not afraid to take on challenging work.
It is challenging and I am learning a lot.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningThe act of making a challenge.
verb
Extra meaningpresent participle and gerund of challenge
More examples
In contextThere are always sincere challengings of the findings, always the objections (sincere in another sense) of those whose interests seem threatened.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English chalengynge; equivalent to challenge + -ing.