B2adjectivework
US/dɪˈmæn.dɪŋ/
UK/dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/
needing a lot of time, effort or skill; also expecting a lot from other people
In context
Nursing is a physically and mentally demanding job.
My boss is very demanding, but she's always fair to everyone.
Looking after twins is far more demanding than I expected.
Words that go with demanding
adverb + adjective
- physically demandingneeding a lot of body strength or energyConstruction is physically demanding work, especially in summer.
- emotionally demandingneeding a lot of emotional effortCaring for a sick parent can be emotionally demanding.
- highly demandingneeding a very large amount of effort or skillBecoming a surgeon is highly demanding and takes many years.
adjective + noun
- demanding schedulea timetable with a lot of work to doDespite her demanding schedule, she finds time to study.