Meaning of the word challenging

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Pronunciation
- 1.3 Verb
- 1.4 Adjective
  - 1.4.1 Antonyms
  - 1.4.2 Translations
- 1.5 Noun
- 1.6 See also

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English chalengynge; equivalent to challenge +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃælənd͡ʒɪŋ/, /ˈt͡ʃælɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/

Verb[edit]

challenging

present participle of challenge

Adjective[edit]

challenging (comparative more challenging, superlative most challenging)

Difficult, hard to do.

Antonyms[edit]

unchallenging

Translations[edit]

Noun[edit]

challenging (plural challengings)

The act of making a challenge.
- 1918, Estcourt Rowland Metzner, The conflict of tax laws (page 151)
  
  There are always sincere challengings of the findings, always the objections (sincere in another sense) of those whose interests seem threatened.

См. также в других словарях:

challenging — adj. 1. requiring full use of one s abilities or resources; as, challenging task. Syn: ambitious, demanding. [WordNet 1.5] 2. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority. Syn: insubordinate, resistant, resistive. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
challenging — UK US /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/ adjective ► difficult to deal with or achieve, especially in a way that forces you to prove your skill or determination to succeed: »a challenging and exciting job that will offer you the freedom to develop your skills »The… … Financial and business terms
challenging — index competitive (antagonistic), contemptuous, dissident, hostile, provocative, sapid Burton s Legal Thesaurus. Willi … Law dictionary
challenging — [[t]tʃæ̱lɪnʤɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination. Mike found a challenging job as a computer programmer… I m ready to do all those things which are more challenging. Syn: demanding Ant:… … English dictionary
challenging — challengingly, adv. /chal in jing/, adj. 1. offering a challenge; testing one s ability, endurance, etc: a challenging course; a challenging game. 2. stimulating, interesting, and thought provoking: a challenging suggestion. 3. provocative;… … Universalium
challenging — adj. VERBS ▪ be, prove ▪ make sth ▪ We have changed the course to make it more challenging. ▪ find sth ▪ He found the course academically challeng … Collocations dictionary
challenging — /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/ (say chaluhnjing) adjective 1. stimulating; thought provoking: a challenging idea. 2. demanding; difficult but interesting: a challenging job. 3. intriguing; enigmatic: a challenging smile …
challenging — adjective 1. requiring full use of your abilities or resources (Freq. 3) ambitious schedule performed the most challenging task without a mistake • Syn: ↑ambitious • Similar to: ↑difficult, ↑hard … Useful english dictionary
challenging — adjective Date: 1842 1. arousing competitive interest, thought, or action < a challenging course of study > 2. invitingly provocative ; fascinating < a challenging personality > • challengingly … New Collegiate Dictionary
challenging — chal|leng|ing [ˈtʃælındʒıŋ] adj difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way ▪ Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job. ▪ a challenging problem >challengingly adv … Dictionary of contemporary English
challenging — adjective difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way: Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job. | a challenging problem challengingly adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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Other forms: challengingly

If something is challenging, you better bring your «A game.» It isn’t going to be easy but you will get to test your skills as you push yourself, like completing a challenging crossword puzzle or a challenging hike up a mountain.

Another meaning of challenging is «causing to question values or assumptions,» like a challenging movie that makes you re-evaluate your attitude about something. In other words, it challenges what you believe. People sometimes use challenging as a polite — and far more positive — substitute for troublesome or problematic, as in, «This challenging situation will require everyone’s patience.»

Definitions of challenging

adjective

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

“performed the most
challenging task without a mistake”

synonyms:

ambitious

difficult, hard

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
adjective

stimulating interest or thought

“a
challenging hypothesis”

synonyms:

thought-provoking

stimulating

rousing or quickening activity or the senses
adjective

disturbingly provocative

synonyms:

intriguing

provocative

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

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It was perhaps an understatement, but the evaluation continued, “The word challenging appears to personify this individual, who may well view life in terms of overcoming obstacles and challenges, even if he has to create them artificially . . .” ❋ Ann Rule (2000)

Can you talk — I think at the end of the day, ’11 was up about 4% and so I’m just wondering, you mentioned the word challenging and volatile many times on this call.

When you find yourself reaching for the word «challenging» to describe your dinner and wanting to shout: «Who put all the bloody mushrooms in my pudding?» ❋ Unknown (2012)

Linford greeted him coolly, and Louis looked him directly in the eye, his expression challenging. ❋ Julia London (2010)

The president’s admission that our economy faces what he called challenging times does little to ease the plight of working men and women and their families in this country. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It’s what I call challenging the soft bigotry of low expectations. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Focus on costs bolsters National Australia Bank with strong quarterly earnings report NATIONAL Australia Bank has reported cash earnings for the June quarter of $1.4 billion in what it described as «challenging operating conditions». ❋ Unknown (2011)

Embotelladoras Arca has booked a drop in profits in what it described as a challenging period for the beverage industry. ❋ Unknown (2010)

After what he calls a challenging regular-season schedule, the Indians are battle-tested and ready to step up to an even higher level of competition, Morgan said. ❋ Laurel Pfahler (2010)

Germany’s leader prodded Greece to implement its austerity program on Monday at what she called a challenging time for the euro, voicing confidence that Athens «can do it.» ❋ Unknown (2010)

Greece to implement its austerity program on Monday at what she called a challenging ❋ Unknown (2010)

Karl was followed Sunday by fellow Austrian Andreas Prommegger in second, and Jasey-Jay Anderson of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada, in third despite what he described as challenging conditions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I have no doubt that Wenger will stick to his principles, and many question his ability to bring the club back to a title challenging position, especially in this day and age of Billionaire owners sponsoring their own clubs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

TCRC President Dan Shewchuk thanked union members for their support during what he called the challenging negotiation process. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Italian-based concern had been rumoured to be making the step back up to the premier class with their title challenging Superstock rider Xavier Simeon, but have instead settled on the services of 2004 Supersport Champion Muggeridge, who switches from DFX Honda. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Their back ups, Lucas, Keane, N’gog, etc. are not good enough for a title challenging team. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Of the public service characteristics in the online market (high quality, original, innovative, challenging, engaging, discoverable and accessible), ‘challenging‘ is the hardest. ❋ Mia (2008)

I had a very challenging childhood. My parents pushed me through school and out into [the real world] without giving me an [ounce] of [real love]. ❋ D.S. Credito (2015)

«hey man, [how far] did you get in the challenge [last year]?»
«[30 seconds], what about you?» ❋ Thechallengewascompleted (2013)

Person 1: that guy is a [retard]!
Person 2: You cant [say that] word [anymore]. He is a challenger. ❋ Jonesberger (2019)

We are having some challenges with our [computers], all [data] for the last three [days] was lost and cannot be restored. ❋ MBAsSuck (2006)

1.
Nick: «What’s up, how was the club last night after I left?»
[TJ]: «Oh man, you [shoulda] stayed…right after you left, I hooked up with like 8 chicks, and they all came back to my place!»
Nick: «CHALLENGE!»
2.
Danny: «Yo kid, I just drank a whole [bottle of Jack]!»
Chorus: «CHALLENGE!» ❋ ABSTRAKT (2005)

Everyone born prior to the [Reagan Administration] knows where they were when they heard [the Challenger] has exploded. It was the most tragic disaster related to space [exploration] the world had ever seen. ❋ TwentyFive (2011)

I’d much rather be in a Challenger [II] than one of the [14] odd T55’s that got [destroyed] ❋ Wattsie (2006)

1.
[Anthony]: [Shotgun].
Brian: Challenge.
Anthony: Son of a bitch.
2.
Brian: Shotgun [no challenge].
Anthony: Damnit! ❋ TJTY (2009)

[Tiffany] is so challenged because she has a [disorder] in her [armpit]. ❋ Juleus Pdot (2007)

he couldn’t [breathe] because he was challengically challenged ❋ Michael Foolsley (2009)

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стимулирующий, побуждающий, манящий, испытывающий способности

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- стимулирующий, побуждающий

challenging idea — интересная /перспективная/ идея

- манящий; многообещающий

challenging smile — улыбка, приглашающая к знакомству

- требующий напряжения (сил); испытывающий (способности, стойкость)

challenging game [job] — игра [работа], требующая отдачи всех сил

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

challenging dose — ударная [разрешающая] доза
solving the challenging problems — решение сложных проблем
challenging game — игра, требующая отдачи всех сил
challenging job — работа, требующая отдачи всех сил
challenging the jury — дающий отвод присяжным
mentally challenging task — задача, требующая психического усилия
challenging an arbitrator — заявление отвода арбитра; заявивший отвод арбитру
a challenging question — трудный вопрос
a challenging task — трудная задача
challenging application — противопоставленная заявка

Примеры с переводом

I find the job challenging and fun.

Я нахожу эту работу сложной и весёлой. / Я считаю эту работу ответственной и интересной.

It’s a challenging book that requires careful reading.

Это не простая книга, требующая внимательного прочтения.

Teaching is challenging but rewarding work.

Работа учителя очень нелёгкая, но она того стоит.

Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program

Многие студенты бросают учёбу, поскольку не готовы к нашей сложной программе.

A number of doctors are challenging the study’s claims.

Ряд врачей ставит под сомнение утверждения, прозвучавшие в данной работе.

He performed the most challenging task without a mistake.

Он справился с труднейшим заданием, не допустив ни единой ошибки.

Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.

Обучение маленьких детей — трудная и приносящая глубокое удовлетворение работа.

As time moves on, I’d like the children to play more challenging music.

Хотелось бы, чтобы со временем дети стали играть более сложную музыку.

Every teacher ought to be challenging kids to think about current issues.

Каждый учитель должен побуждать детей думать о текущих проблемах.

Liverpool are challenging for the title (=in a position where they could win).

«Ливерпуль» претендует на титул (т.е. находится в положении, в котором может его выиграть).

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

The slope was challenging for even the most experienced climbers.

The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses

…getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging…

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Возможные однокоренные слова

challenger — претендент, оспаривающий, посылающий вызов, возражающий

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Etymology[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

Adjective[edit]

Antonyms[edit]

Translations[edit]

Noun[edit]

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Мои примеры

Словосочетания

Примеры с переводом

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

Возможные однокоренные слова