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| 1. | [ adjective ] requiring full use of your abilities or resources | |
| Synonyms: | ambitious | |
| Examples: | "ambitious schedule" "performed the most challenging task without a mistake" |
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| Related terms: | difficult | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] stimulating interest or thought | |
| Synonyms: | thought-provoking | |
| Examples: | "a challenging hypothesis" "a thought-provoking book" |
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| Related terms: | stimulating | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] disturbingly provocative | |
| Synonyms: | intriguing | |
| Examples: | "an intriguing smile" |
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| Related terms: | provocative | |
| Similar spelling: |
challenge challenger challengeable chilling |
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