challenging

Definition

  • adjective: difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable
  • adjective: arousing competitive interest, thought, or action
  • synonyms: ambitious, demanding, insubordinate

Examples

  • The slope was 'challenging' for even the most experienced climbers.

  • A number of doctors are 'challenging' the study's claims.

  • It's a 'challenging' book that requires careful reading.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to challenge that. No, you don't have to challenge that. That's a word. - That's a definite word. - I am challenging. "Quone." To "quone" something. I'm not playing with you anymore. "Quone's" not a word. No good. Sorry. There it is. Get it off. (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2