adjective

demanding

dih-MAHN-dihng

adjective

Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or patience.

"Nursing is a physically and emotionally demanding job."

Expecting a high standard from others and not easily satisfied.

"Her demanding boss expected replies at all hours."

How to Use Demanding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that takes a lot out of you, or someone who expects a lot from others.

Common pairings

a demanding job a demanding boss physically demanding

more demanding comparative, demandings plural, most demanding superlative

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Nursing is a physically and emotionally _____ job.

undemanding

easy

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undemanding easy