Demanding

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult and challenging. It can describe tasks, people, or situations that are exacting.

“Medical training is extremely demanding both mentally and physically.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/

Syllables

de·mand·ing

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Synonyms

challenging difficultexactingtaxing

Antonyms

undemanding

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Wordle

Nine letters with repeated 'd' and 'n' - identify doubles early

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; common letters with good board placement options

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