Challenging Synonyms

30 challenging synonyms include demanding, testing, taxing, exacting, exigent, searching, stretching, exciting, stimulating, and inspiring. Challenging is an adjective, and its antonyms are easy and uninspiring. Here are some additional synonyms for "challenging" with example sentences.

Another word for Challenging

30 other ways to say challenging.

  • tough
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  • testing  
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  • taxing  
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  • stretching  
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  • strenuous  
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  • stimulating  
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  • stiff  
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  • searching
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  • onerous  
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  • laborious  
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  • inspiring  
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  • inspirational  
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  • heavy
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  • hard
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  • gruelling  
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  • formidable  
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  • exigent  
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  • exciting  
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  • exacting  
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  • energizing  
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  • difficult
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  • demanding
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  • burdensome  
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  • arduous  
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2. dare

  • throw down the gauntlet to  
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  • summon  
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  • invite  
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  • defy someone to do something  
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  • dare  
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  • bid  
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Use challenging in a Sentence

Abstinence can be challenging but rewarding.

Breaking a bad habit is challenging.

His transition was challenging but rewarding.

It was challenging; nonetheless, he succeeded.

Learning a new language is challenging.

Philosophy can be challenging to grasp.

Recovery from surgery was challenging.

Solving the puzzle felt challenging yet fun.

This project is challenging but rewarding.