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challenging
adjective
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Divide challenging into syllables:

chal · leng · ing

How to pronounce challenging:

Definition of challenging:

challenging (adjective):
courageous, confident, and fearless
arousing competitive interest, thought, or action
requiring full use of your abilities or resources.

Synonyms for challenging:

demandingroughherculeangruelingproblematicgruellingformidableintricatetalltough
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Antonyms for challenging:

versatileaccommodatingtranquilachievablerudimentaryinnocuousleisurelymercifuluninspiringfacile
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