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Testing of one's abilities
“The 15-day adventure takes you on a challenging trek over miles of natural wilderness.”
Thought-provoking in nature
“Scott had many insights on life that were challenging to one's immediate outlook.”
Rebellious in nature
“His challenging nature proved to be a handful for most of his minders.”
Ambitious or difficult to achieve
Causing emotion, excitement, or stimulation in the mind
(of work) Strenuous in nature
That strengthens or energizes
Causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty
In the position of a rival or opponent
Requiring effort or endurance to a degree that strengthens or improves a person's character
Causing anger, offense, or a strong negative reaction
Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome
Discouraging, inspiring fear
(of a moment or occasion) Inopportune or disadvantageous
Contending for a title or championship
Present participle for to put up an opposition against something
“Ershad had even accused the opposition of not being effective enough to challenge his authority.”
Present participle for to dispute the validity of
“The defendant's lawyer would challenge the evidence presented by the prosecutor.”
Present participle for to invite someone to engage in a contest
“She was always trying to challenge me to a game of chess.”
Present participle for to make demands of, or prove to be a challenge to
“The family's holiday in the woods without Wi-Fi would challenge the kids.”
(rare) Present participle for to require as a necessity
“Having a demanding boss will challenge patience.”
In competition with
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