challenging

challenging is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/ or /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

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Adjective

Positive challenging

Comparative more challenging

Superlative most challenging

1. If something is challenging, it is not easy but it can be done.

   For a longer, wilder and more challenging route, you can explore the beautiful mountains around Goatfell.

   All actors will agree that Hamlet is a very challenging role.

Verb

Plain form challenge

Third-person singular challenges

Past tense challenged

Past participle challenged

Present participle challenging

1. The present participle of challenge.