Crossword Dictionary

demanding

adjective

(Of a task) requiring much skill or effort.

SYNONYMS

difficult, challenging, testing, taxing, exacting, tough, hard, onerous, burdensome, stressful, formidable

EXAMPLES:

‘It is a highly complex and demanding task that requires that a number of skills be performed simultaneously.’

‘Raising children is a demanding task; it requires energy and attention round the clock.’

‘Should that benefactor be reading this column, I should like to point out to them that writing a weekly column for the paper can be an arduous and demanding task at times.’

‘Professional ministry within congregations is often presented as an amazingly difficult and overly demanding task.’

‘Our goal is not to over-saturate pilots, but allow them to develop proficiency in basic skills and then introduce more demanding tasks.’