Synonyms for

Demanding

Verb / dɪˈmændɪŋ / Another word for demanding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Requiring much skill or effort; difficult to satisfy or please.

Synonyms & similar words

require callfor obviate undemanding exact need necessitate demand postulate take involve ask challenging difficult arduous taxing exacting rigorous tough troublesome onerous burdensome hard strenuous testing draining grueling laborious sapping stiff wearisome backbreaking

Synonyms by register

Formal

exacting stringent rigorous arduous

Informal

tough hard challenging no-nonsense

Literary

onerous burdensome

Antonyms

easy simple undemanding relaxed lenient flexible accommodating

Common collocations

  • demanding job
  • demanding task
  • demanding schedule
  • demanding boss
  • demanding client
  • demanding nature
  • demanding work

Word family

noun demand
verb demand
adjective demanding
adverb demandingly

Usage note

Often used to describe tasks, jobs, or people that require a lot of effort, skill, or attention. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being overly difficult or unreasonable.

Example sentences

  1. The hike up the mountain was very demanding and required a lot of energy.
  2. The gymnastics routine was very demanding and required much practice.
  3. The boss was very demanding and required his employees to work long hours.
  4. The math problem was very demanding and required much concentration.
  5. The marathon was very demanding and required much endurance.

Quotes

  • The most demanding part of living a lifetime as an artist is the strict discipline of forcing oneself to work steadfastly along the nerve of one's own most intimate sensitivity.
  • A demanding and rewarding job is always better than an easy one that pays less.
  • The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

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