English adjective: challenging | |||
1. | challenging requiring full use of your abilities or resources | ||
Samples | Ambitious schedule. Performed the most challenging task without a mistake. | ||
Synonyms | ambitious | ||
Similar | difficult, hard | ||
Antonyms | easy | ||
2. | challenging stimulating interest or thought | ||
Samples | A challenging hypothesis. A thought-provoking book. | ||
Synonyms | thought-provoking | ||
Similar | stimulating | ||
Antonyms | unexciting, unstimulating | ||
3. | challenging disturbingly provocative | ||
Samples | An intriguing smile. | ||
Synonyms | intriguing | ||
Similar | provocative | ||
Antonyms | unprovocative, unprovoking | ||