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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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 26 Dec. 2024.

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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