OVERDEMANDING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

overdemanding

adjective

Definition of overdemanding

as in demanding

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Adjective

Those efforts produced significant performance and efficiency gains for several of the laboratory’s most demanding applications.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Yzerman was known as a demanding, intimidating general manager who could grind players in negotiations.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of demanding

Adjective

According to the laws of the game, the break between halves should be no longer than 15 minutes but FIFA has been quite vague about the rules for this particular tournament.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Hair grows in different cycles, and the laser only affects hairs in a particular phase of their growth.

— The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

Definition of particular

Adjective

Others pointed out the selective nature of making a big statement about arrests at a Phish concert, while most other shows go unremarked upon.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Like Sosa in ’98, Crow-Armstrong has begun accepting walks this season and improved his overall game by being more selective.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of selective

Adjective

But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.

— William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Salads and tropical fruits are served in wooden bowls, there are 10 different varieties of breads, and the charcuterie selection of meats and cheeses will impress even the most discriminating French guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of discriminating

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Where To Eat On 30A From classic Southern fare to bustling rooftop bars to seafood dives, the restaurants scattered along 30A will satisfy (and fill up) everyone, from the most fastidious foodie to the pickiest nibbler.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
No such thing as a flop era for the fastidious Atlantic Trivia player.

— Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Definition of fastidious

Adjective

Loathe have always been committed to self-production (their 2017 debut is their only album that credits an outside co-producer), but A Stranger to You begs for more exacting supervision.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Alex Ross dives into the œuvre of a thinker whose work was omnivorous, exacting, and hopeful.

— Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

Definition of exacting

Adjective

Did Argentina benefit, in the last 16, from a by-the-rules but picky VAR decision that nixed a quality goal by Egypt?

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Yellow and green squash add a good dose of veggies to this baked pasta, but are combined with enough gooey cheese that the picky eaters won’t even mind.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of picky

Adjective

The dainty block heel is elevated enough for formal outings, yet casual enough for everyday wear, making these my go-to sandals for summer trips.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Vogue featured a spread of Paco Rabanne looks paired with the strappy style, and Carly Simon was featured in the same magazine in a 1971 issue wearing a dainty version which crisscrossed up her leg.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of dainty

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