demanding
adjective
de·mand·ing
di-ˈman-diŋ 
-ˈmän-,
dē-
: requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting
a demanding job
demanding customers
demandingness
noun
Examples of demanding in a Sentence
She had a demanding schedule with little free time.
Factory work can be physically demanding.
I have heard it is one of the most demanding courses at the university.
Their boss was really demanding, often expecting them to work long into the night.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Leaf raking is more eco-friendly as well as more physically demanding and time-consuming.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Her recovery was long and demanding, requiring months of strength and perseverance, followed by six cycles of chemotherapy.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Leaf raking is more eco-friendly as well as more physically demanding and time-consuming.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The fashion mogul has long been considered the inspiration for Streep's demanding and elegant character in the film.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demanding
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demanding. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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