challenging
adjective
chal·leng·ing
ˈcha-lən-jiŋ 
1
: arousing competitive interest, thought, or action
a challenging course of study
a challenging job
2
: invitingly provocative : fascinating
a challenging personality
challenging questions
Examples of challenging in a Sentence
I find the job challenging and fun.
Teaching is challenging but rewarding work.
It's a challenging book that requires careful reading.
The slope was challenging for even the most experienced climbers.
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And being able to proudly, not only be able to help my ex-teammates and players, but proudly help our veterans and first responders who are in tragically way more challenging situations than me.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Today, private Georgian companies such as 20 Steps Production, Industria Films and Maq Entertainment offer full pre- and post-production services such as equipment rental, props and casting — though producers say finding large soundstages can prove challenging.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Having a less predictable schedule can make Jason’s home life with wife Kylie Kelce and their daughters Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 4, Bennett, 2, and Finn, 7 months, more challenging.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
For this reason and others, business managers typically peg them as the most challenging clients.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Today, private Georgian companies such as 20 Steps Production, Industria Films and Maq Entertainment offer full pre- and post-production services such as equipment rental, props and casting — though producers say finding large soundstages can prove challenging.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Having a less predictable schedule can make Jason’s home life with wife Kylie Kelce and their daughters Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 4, Bennett, 2, and Finn, 7 months, more challenging.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
For this reason and others, business managers typically peg them as the most challenging clients.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for challenging
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“Challenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenging. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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