Challenging - translation, pronunciation and examples
challenging
difficult but engaging
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When to use challenging
anspruchsvolle Aufgabe
anspruchsvolles Projekt
anspruchsvolles Rätsel
anspruchsvolles Niveau
anspruchsvoller Kurs
challenging usage examples
Painting tiny details on miniatures can be challenging but very satisfying.
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implies something that tests ability or skill; can be positive (motivating) or neutral
general word for something that is not easy; neutral and broad
emphasizes many parts or steps, or lack of simplicity; often about structure or explanation
informal/general word for hard or strong; can refer to people or situations
stresses interrelated parts and overall structural difficulty rather than effort
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challenging synonyms
What's the difference between challenging / difficult / complicated / tough / complex / demanding
implies something that tests ability or skill; can be positive (motivating) or neutral
The course is challenging but very rewarding.
Курс сложный, но очень полезный.
This exercise is difficult for beginners.
Это упражнение трудно для начинающих.
emphasizes many parts or steps, or lack of simplicity; often about structure or explanation
The wiring in the old house is complicated.
Проводка в старом доме сложная (сложно устроена).
informal/general word for hard or strong; can refer to people or situations
It's a tough decision to make.
Это трудное (жёсткое) решение.
stresses interrelated parts and overall structural difficulty rather than effort
The problem is complex and requires expert analysis.
Проблема сложная и требует экспертного анализа.
focuses on high standards, effort, or time required; often about people or tasks that require much
She has a demanding job with long hours.
У неё требовательная работа с долгими часами.
emphasizes long, tiring effort; more formal or literary
Climbing the glacier was an arduous undertaking.
Восхождение на ледник было изнурительным (трудоёмким) предприятием.
stresses strain on resources (energy, time); somewhat informal
The schedule was so tight it became taxing for the team.
График был таким плотным, что стал обременительным для команды.
implies difficulty because of subtleties, deception, or awkward details; informal
The question is tricky — watch for the catch.
Вопрос хитрый — следи за подвохом.
suggests something impressive and intimidating as well as difficult
They faced a formidable opponent in the finals.
Они столкнулись с грозным соперником в финале.
The work requires exacting attention to detail.
Работа требует требовательного внимания к деталям.
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| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce challenging and what this word means
challenging translation: сложный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce challenging
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
challenging translation
сложный
challenging examples
Painting tiny details on miniatures can be challenging but very satisfying.
challenging transcription
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/, /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
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Questions about this word
challenging meaning: what does it mean?
difficult but engaging
challenging pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
challenging is pronounced as /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
challenging definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Painting tiny details on miniatures can be challenging but very satisfying. Translation: Работа с миниатюрами сложная, но приносит удовольствие.
Is challenging part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, challenging (сложный) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is challenging part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, challenging (сложный) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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