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Demanding has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

present participle of demand

"The contract was signed after hours of demanding that every clause be legally reviewed by our firm."

In plain English: To demand something is to ask for it very firmly and expect you to give it right away without arguing.

"The loud music and flashing lights are demanding too much attention from everyone in the club."

Adjective
1

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

"found the job very demanding"

"a baby can be so demanding"

2

Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

"The marathon was demanding because it required immense physical stamina to finish."

In plain English: Demanding means asking for a lot of effort, time, or attention from someone else.

"The new job is very demanding, so I need to make sure I get enough sleep every night."

Usage: Use demanding to describe tasks that require significant effort, such as a long hike or a complex project. Do not confuse this with the noun demand, which refers specifically to an urgent request for something like money or goods.

Example Sentences
"The new job is very demanding, so I need to make sure I get enough sleep every night." adj
"The new job is demanding because it requires long hours and constant focus." adj
"My dog has become quite demanding since the baby arrived in the house." adj
"This puzzle game is so demanding that even my smartest friend gave up after ten minutes." adj
"The loud music and flashing lights are demanding too much attention from everyone in the club." verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
undemanding

Origin

The word demanding is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the verb demand. It describes someone or something that requires a great deal of effort or attention.

Rhyming Words
ing ging ying sing ling xing ting zing fing hing qing ving ring jing ping king ning oing ding ming
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