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challenging
[/ˈtʃæl.ən.dʒɪŋ/]
adjective
desafiador
1.
difficult in a way that requires effort and determination to overcome
This is a challenging project that will test our skills.
Este é um projeto desafiador que testará nossas habilidades.
2.
stimulating or interesting because it requires effort
She finds the challenging work very rewarding.
Ela acha o trabalho desafiador muito gratificante.
3.
expressing doubt or questioning
He gave her a challenging look.
Ele lançou um olhar questionador para ela.
Synonyms
difficult
demanding
tough
hard
stimulating
testing
Antonyms
easy
simple
effortless
undemanding
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desafiador
most common usage
Brazil
desafiante
alternative form, equally used
Portugal
desafiador
standard usage
Portugal
exigente
when meaning demanding or rigorous
Related Idioms & Phrases
rise to the challenge
accept the challenge
a tough row to hoe
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