demanding

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈmændɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈman-diŋ -ˈmän-, dē-/ (ame, mw)

demanding — adjective

  • demandingpositive
  • more demandingcomparative
  • most demandingsuperlative

1. describes work, activities, or situations that take steady effort, close attenti

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes work, activities, or situations that take steady effort, close attention, and a lot of your energy to manage properly

例句

Esther found the nursing course far more demanding than she had imagined.

comparative: more demanding than

Javier's demanding work schedule left him with almost no free time.

同義詞
  • challenging

    Carries a more positive tone; suggests the difficulty is stimulating and tests your abilities in a rewarding way.

  • taxing

    Emphasises the draining of mental or physical energy; a task can be taxing without being complex.

  • arduous

    Formal; used for long, difficult physical efforts such as journeys, climbs, or labour.

  • strenuous

    Specifically about physical exertion — exercise, sports, manual work that strains the body.

反義詞
  • undemanding

    The direct opposite; requires little effort, thought, or energy.

  • easy

    Broader in meaning; suggests something causes no difficulty at all.

  • light

    As in 'light work' or 'light duties'; informal opposite focusing on low effort.

用法筆記

Typically describes ongoing tasks, roles, or periods of work — not single, brief actions. Often paired with an adverb to specify the type of effort: 'physically demanding,' 'mentally demanding,' or 'emotionally demanding.'

常見錯誤

❌The exam was very demanded.
✅The exam was very demanding.
💡'Demanded' is the past tense of the verb 'demand' (to ask for something firmly); the adjective is always spelled 'demanding.'
❌I had a demanding headache all afternoon.
✅I had a severe headache; concentrating through the meeting was demanding.
💡'Demanding' describes tasks and activities that require effort, not physical sensations or symptoms.