demanding

CEFRB1

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Requiring a lot of time, effort, or attention.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Making great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.

Examples

  • Kate broke his heart by rudely demanding he go away.

  • The scores are low because the task is cognitively demanding.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of demand

  2. Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of making a demand.

More examples

In context

  • They are demanding the release of all political prisoners.

  • Our wines will satisfy even the most demanding of connoisseurs.

  • This bike is built to withstand even the most demanding terrain.

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Origin

adjective

From demand + -ing.