demanding
pronunciation
How to pronounce demanding in British English:
UK [dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ]
How to pronounce demanding in American English:
US [dɪˈmændɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
Word Origin
- demanding (adj.)
- early 15c., "asking, questioning," present participle adjective from demand (v.). Meaning "insistent" is by late 19c. Related: Demandingly.
Example
- 1. Demanding a return to growth won 't cut it .
- 2. Others thought him tough and demanding .
- 3. The growing ranks of the elderly are demanding more services .
- 4. He is demanding bilateral talks with america .
- 5. And they are demanding a new constitution .