demanding
adjective
de·mand·ing
di-ˈman-diŋ 
-ˈmän-,
dē-
: requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting
a demanding job
demanding customers
demandingness
noun
Synonyms
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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Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Influencing Average Daily Step Count Younger adults and those with physically demanding jobs may naturally accumulate more steps throughout the day than older adults or individuals with sedentary occupations.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Best for Conservationists John Muir Way, Scotland Not to be confused with California’s more demanding John Muir Trail, the John Muir Way is a relatively new route (established around 10 years ago) that stretches coast to coast across Muir’s home country of Scotland.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
The Bernabeu is considered by many to be the most demanding crowd in the football world and whistles were heard last night as early as the pre-match warm-up.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Influencing Average Daily Step Count Younger adults and those with physically demanding jobs may naturally accumulate more steps throughout the day than older adults or individuals with sedentary occupations.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Best for Conservationists John Muir Way, Scotland Not to be confused with California’s more demanding John Muir Trail, the John Muir Way is a relatively new route (established around 10 years ago) that stretches coast to coast across Muir’s home country of Scotland.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
The Bernabeu is considered by many to be the most demanding crowd in the football world and whistles were heard last night as early as the pre-match warm-up.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demanding. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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