The meaning of CHALLENGING is arousing competitive interest, thought, or action. How to use challenging in a sentence.

I find the job challenging and fun. Teaching is challenging but rewarding work. It's a challenging book that requires careful reading. The slope was challenging for even the most experienced …

/ ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ / us Add to word list difficult to deal with or achieve, especially in a way that forces you to prove your skill or determination to succeed: a challenging and exciting job that will offer …

A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination. Mike found a challenging job as a computer programmer. I'm ready to do all those things which are more challenging.

chal′leng•ing•ly, adv. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: challenging /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ adj demanding or stimulating: a challenging new job

Used to describe something that tests abilities or determination, but usually in a stimulating or positive way. A general term for something that is not easy to do or understand. It can …

challenging meaning, definition, what is challenging: difficult in an interesting or enjoyable...: Learn more.