CHALLENGING Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
challenging.
(exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word challenging. (close relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word challenging. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CHALLENGING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | arduous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | complex | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | demanding | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | difficult | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | exacting | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | formidable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | hard | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 8 | intricate | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | laborious | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | onerous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | problematic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | strenuous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | taxing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | tough | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | uphill | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 16 | vexing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | dispute | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | gainsay | verbv | ||||
| 19 | becall | |||||
| 20 | take exception | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For CHALLENGING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
challenging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
bespeak
bid
contend
contest
demand
inquiring
invite
object
objection
quest
questioning
repugn
request
situation
Phrases (4)
ask forcall forspeech actstate of affairs
