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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
There are many cybersecurity firms that specialize in finding and managing potential cybersecurity risks through exposure management solutions, which are capable of continuously challenging, validating, and optimizing your on-premise and cloud cyber-security postures.
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William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
The numbers present a sobering reminder of just how challenging the grind can be on business owners.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
But the event comes at a particularly challenging time for the company.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Paye is taking over at a challenging time for Stanford, which must navigate new NIL rules and players who can transfer without restrictions while also transitioning to its first season in the ACC.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Doc’s stock was down by more than 34% yesterday, all the way to $0.78 per share, after the company warned of a challenging outlook for next year and a decline in its U.S. wholesale market.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Craven even helped both Angie and Leticia with a puzzle at the first Roadblock after each were struggling in challenging circumstances.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
There is always a concern each time an officer is faced with the incredibly challenging, split-second decision to defend himself and others against an armed suspect.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
The numbers present a sobering reminder of just how challenging the grind can be on business owners.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
But the event comes at a particularly challenging time for the company.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Paye is taking over at a challenging time for Stanford, which must navigate new NIL rules and players who can transfer without restrictions while also transitioning to its first season in the ACC.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Doc’s stock was down by more than 34% yesterday, all the way to $0.78 per share, after the company warned of a challenging outlook for next year and a decline in its U.S. wholesale market.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Craven even helped both Angie and Leticia with a puzzle at the first Roadblock after each were struggling in challenging circumstances.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
There is always a concern each time an officer is faced with the incredibly challenging, split-second decision to defend himself and others against an armed suspect.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Challenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenging. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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