challenging

Meanings

• adjective

  Provoking or causing difficulty, hard to deal with.

  - "The math problem was challenging."
  - "The new employee found the project challenging."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unchallenging

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Synonyms

becall , call out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with challenging
mulling , fulling , dulling , palling , calling , balling , stalling , galling , falling , hauling

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Variants

List of all variants of challenging that leads to same result
challenging , challengingly , challenge , challengeable , challenged , challenger , challengers , challenges

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Forms

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challenges, challengingly, challengingest

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Etymology

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The word 'challenging' comes from the Old French word 'deschider,' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove.' It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language that starts with the letter 'ch' is 'challenging' itself, with 11 letters?

2. The word 'challenging' is often used in sports to describe a competitor who is particularly skilled or formidable.

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Related Concepts

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1. difficulty: A state of being hard to deal with or overcome. Synonyms of 'difficulty' include 'challenge,' 'obstacle,' and 'hardship.'

2. perseverance: The ability to continue in the face of adversity or hardship. 'Challenging' situations often require perseverance to overcome.

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Culture

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The word 'challenging' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters or situations that are difficult or complex. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' the character of Tom Buchanan is described as 'challenging' due to his arrogance and entitlement.

How to Memorize "challenging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain climb. The mountain represents a challenging situation. To memorize 'challenging,' visualize yourself overcoming the mountain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'challenging' with the idea of progress. Remember that 'challenging' situations often lead to growth and improvement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'Challenging = Change And Leads Learning In New Gaining.'

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