overdemanding

adjective

Definition of overdemandingnext
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  1. demanding
  2. particular
  3. selective
  4. discriminating
  5. fastidious
  6. exacting
  7. picky
  8. dainty
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  • Know the difference between demanding and destructive leadership.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Each additional layer makes the decision more realistic, but also more computationally demanding.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • That protected those particular areas from ordinary floods, but the team claims, removed much of the river system’s overflow capacity.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In a project narrative letter, developers point out that different zoning districts are allowed within a particular comprehensive-plan designation, like the low-density residential area.
    — Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Public and private schools can’t be compared because private schools are not required to take standard tests that measure both students and schools, and private schools are allowed to be selective in their student body.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of selective
Adjective
  • Aphids Aphids are a common garden pest that is known for being non-discriminating.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • Universal's Potter lands at its resorts in Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing and Osaka are famous for their fastidious attention to detail.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • One of the most beautiful women in the world during her lifetime, the former Princess of Wales was fastidious about getting her sleep.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • Every place on this list has been vetted and endorsed, again and again, by the world’s most exacting travelers.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of exacting
Adjective
  • Queen conchs are picky about their habitats Queen conchs are large marine gastropods, and can be found throughout the Caribbean Sea, around Bermuda and in the Florida Keys.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Diners can eat outside picnic-style or take their meal to go, but either way, get ready for a satisfying option for even the pickiest of pallets.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
Definition of picky
Adjective
  • Madewell’s Greta shoes boast a low-key design and dainty elastic straps that are equal parts comfortable and fashionable.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Dress the part and embrace the ease of the season by pairing your Birkenstocks with a dainty mini dress, raffia sunhat, and other warm-weather accessories.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dainty
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