demanding
adjective
de·mand·ing
di-ˈman-diŋ 
-ˈmän-,
dē-
: requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting
a demanding job
demanding customers
demandingness
noun
Examples of demanding in a Sentence
She had a demanding schedule with little free time.
Factory work can be physically demanding.
I have heard it is one of the most demanding courses at the university.
Their boss was really demanding, often expecting them to work long into the night.
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By reducing latency and enabling real-time decision-making, these systems ensure that city services remain nimble under the most demanding conditions.
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
After 15 years of chasing national championships and trying to satisfy maybe the most demanding fans in college basketball at Kentucky, Calipari is embracing this season of problem-solving with the Razorbacks.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
In fact, this wasn't the first time her husband's demanding schedule had played a role in their childbirth experiences.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
After 15 years of chasing national championships and trying to satisfy maybe the most demanding fans in college basketball at Kentucky, Calipari is embracing this season of problem-solving with the Razorbacks.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
In fact, this wasn't the first time her husband's demanding schedule had played a role in their childbirth experiences.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demanding
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demanding. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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