Challenging

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

Challenging (noun)

  1. a difficult task or problem that requires effort to solve or overcome
  2. an invitation to compete in a game, sport, or contest
  3. an act of questioning or opposing something, especially authority or a decision

Examples

  • Climbing the mountain was a challenge for everyone.
  • Learning a new language can be a challenge.

Common collocations: face a challenge, overcome a challenge, present a challenge, issue a challenge, accept a challenge

Challenging (verb)

  1. to invite someone to take part in a competition or contest
  2. to question or express doubt about something, especially a decision or authority

Examples

  • She challenged him to a race.
  • They challenged the validity of the results.

Synonyms of Challenging

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Challenging

  • — when referring to a challenge as a contest or test
  • — when referring to a challenge as a dispute or contest