demanding
adjective
de·mand·ing
di-ˈman-diŋ 
-ˈmän-,
dē-
: requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting
a demanding job
demanding customers
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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Scene-stealing comedic parts in the Pitch Perfect franchise and on series like Modern Family led to more physically demanding opportunities in series like The Righteous Gemstones.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Here’s a brief comparison between top programs in the United States and the United Kingdom:
• U.S. Programs (e.g., Wharton, Kellogg): These are typically two years long with frequent in-person sessions; these programs offer an immersive but demanding experience.
—Shai Zamanian, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Using the money from the program, Allen was able to hire a part-time employee to help her with the physically demanding work of beekeeping.
—Madeline Heim, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Brooklyn Curry Project is a physically demanding side hustle, especially for parents with full-time jobs.
—Megan Sauer,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Here’s a brief comparison between top programs in the United States and the United Kingdom:
• U.S. Programs (e.g., Wharton, Kellogg): These are typically two years long with frequent in-person sessions; these programs offer an immersive but demanding experience.
—Shai Zamanian, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Using the money from the program, Allen was able to hire a part-time employee to help her with the physically demanding work of beekeeping.
—Madeline Heim, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Brooklyn Curry Project is a physically demanding side hustle, especially for parents with full-time jobs.
—Megan Sauer,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demanding
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demanding. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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