challenging
word · lemma: challenge
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒɪŋ/
CHA-luhn-jing
/tʃˈælɪndʒˌɪŋ/
CHA-lin-jing
Definition
When something is difficult and requires special effort or skill to do well; it tests your abilities.
Usage & Nuances
'Challenging' is usually positive—something hard but worth the effort. Often used for jobs, tasks, or experiences. Don't confuse it with 'difficult,' which can sound more negative. Common in phrases like 'challenging job', 'challenging situation', or 'find it challenging to...'
Spanish: desafiante - difícil (reto)Portuguese (BR): desafiador - difícil (prova)Portuguese (PT): desafiante - exigente (prova)Chinese (Simplified): 有挑战性的 - 困难的Chinese (Traditional): 有挑戰性的 - 困難的Hindi: चुनौतीपूर्ण - कठिनArabic: تحدي - صعبBengali: কঠিন - চ্যালেঞ্জিংRussian: сложный - требующий усилийJapanese: やりがいのあるVietnamese: đầy thử tháchKorean: 도전적인Turkish: zorlu - meydan okuyanUrdu: چیلنجنگ - مشکل (مثبت انداز میں)Indonesian: menantang
Example Sentences
Learning a new language can be challenging.
basic
The hike was long and challenging.
basic
Teaching kids can be really challenging at times.
natural
He likes challenging himself with difficult puzzles.
natural
It was a challenging year, but we learned a lot.
natural
This math problem is very challenging.
basic