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CHALLENGING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Challenging.

How to pronounce challenging:

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Challenging - as an adjective satellite

Requiring full use of your abilities or resources

Example: "Ambitious schedule"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambitious13

Stimulating interest or thought

Example: "A challenging hypothesis"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thought-provoking

Disturbingly provocative

Example: "An intriguing smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intriguing12

Challenging - as a verb

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

Example: "We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

To dare (someone).

To dispute (something).

Example: "To challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"

To make a formal objection to a juror.

To claim as due; to demand as a right.

To censure; to blame.

To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).

Example: "The sentinel challenged us with "who goes there?""

To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.

To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

Challenging - as a noun

The act of making a challenge.

Challenging - as an adjective

Difficult, hard to do.

Example Sentences

"The math problem was challenging for the students."
"She took on the challenging task of climbing Mount Everest."
"The puzzle proved to be more challenging than we thought."
"He found the game challenging but enjoyable."
"The difficult terrain made the hike challenging."
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Word Game Points

Is CHALLENGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, challenging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHALLENGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CHALLENGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, challenging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHALLENGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is CHALLENGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, challenging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHALLENGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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