Meaning & use
challenging
Testing one's abilities in a way that is difficult but often stimulating or rewarding.
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The professor's exam was challenging, but most students still finished within the time limit.
Raising three children while working full time was the most challenging period of her life.
A note on using this word
Challenging often carries a more positive tone than 'difficult', suggesting the task is worthwhile despite requiring real effort.
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