Demanding Meaning
/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRequiring much endurance, strength, or patience.
adjMaking great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.
Sentence Examples
The scores are low because the task is cognitively demanding.
Kate broke his heart by rudely demanding he go away.
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ job required employees to work 12-hour shifts every day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The scores are low because the task is cognitively ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē- Latin mandō Latin dēmandō Old French demanderbor. Middle English demaunden English demand English -ing English demanding From demand + -ing.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"When you love someone, it's natural, not demanding / And that's one thing I'm proud to say I found in you / I'm so glad we reached an understanding / Now I know my heart is safe with you, ooh"
— 1982, Shalamar, “A Night to Remember”, in Friends:
"She had had enough whimperings and demandings this morning to last her a week, and her face hardened as a tear rolled down Sarah's cheek."
— 2012, Janet Haslam, Rachel's Daughter:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ job required employees to work 12-hour shifts every day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The scores are low because the task is cognitively ____.