challenging

B2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/US /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

Meaning

adjective
difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
challenging work/questions/problems

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EM: Some places are more challenging than others.

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challenging I mean I think it was you

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a sometimes cruel and challenging world.

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