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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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
For Sollima, creating a series where truth is so blurred was one of the most challenging aspects of The Monster of Florence.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite a challenging outlook for the luxury sector as a whole, markets have cheered de Meo’s arrival, with Kering’s share price jumping 83 percent since news of his appointment broke in June.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The stalemate over funding in Washington comes at a challenging time for the more than 40 million Americans carrying education debt.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Challenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenging. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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