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demanding

adjective de·mand·ing

: requiring much time, attention, or effort

: expecting much time, attention, effort, etc., from other people : hard to satisfy

Full Definition of DEMANDING

: requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting <a demanding job> <demanding customers>

— de·mand·ing·ly \-ˈman-diŋ-lē\ adverb

— de·mand·ing·ness noun

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1926

Synonyms: arduous, burdensome, challenging, exacting, grueling (or gruelling), killing, laborious, onerous, persnickety, taxing, toilsome

DEMANDING Defined for Kids

adjective de·mand·ing \di-ˈman-diŋ\

: requiring or expecting much effort <a demanding teacher>

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