demanding

adjective

de·​mand·​ing di-ˈman-diŋ How to pronounce demanding (audio)
-ˈmän-,
dē-
: requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting
a demanding job
demanding customers
demandingly
di-ˈman-diŋ-lē How to pronounce demanding (audio)
-ˈmän-
dē-
adverb
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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Additionally, ensuring data accuracy and integrity within compliance features, especially for reporting and audit trails, can be technically demanding and prone to errors if not carefully managed. Suresh Kannan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Any number of left-leaning columnists at prestigious media outlets tried to bat down the rumors that Biden’s visible aging (as manifested both physically and mentally) was compromising his credibility as a viable candidate for perhaps the most demanding job in the world. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025 That, plus more demanding processors, higher burst rates, and video modes, means mirrorless cameras get less battery life than DSLRs. PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 Le Bris accepted his young team had been troubled by anxiety, even after coming through the more demanding test at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Friday night. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for demanding

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of demand entry 2

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of demanding was in 1926

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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demanding. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

demanding

adjective
de·​mand·​ing
di-ˈman-diŋ
: making many or difficult demands : exacting
a demanding job
demandingly adverb

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