demanding

/dɪˈmændɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or attention; not easy.
    • The hiking trail was extremely demanding, with steep climbs and rocky paths.
    • Her demanding boss expected her to work weekends without extra pay.
    • Being a doctor is a demanding job that requires long hours and constant focus.
  2. Having high expectations and making others work hard to meet them.
    • My piano teacher is demanding but fair; she only accepts my best effort.
    • Parents can be demanding when it comes to their children's education.
    • The coach was very demanding, pushing the team to practice until they got every move right.
verb
  1. Present participle of demand; the act of asking for something forcefully or as a right.
    • The crowd was demanding answers from the politician about the scandal.
    • She is demanding a full refund for the broken laptop.
    • The workers are demanding better pay and safer conditions.
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