CHALLENGING


Meaning of CHALLENGING in English

/ ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ; NAmE / adjective

1.

difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability :

challenging work / questions / problems

a challenging and rewarding career as a teacher

➡ note at difficult

2.

done in a way that invites people to disagree or argue with you, or shows that you disagree with them :

She gave him a challenging look. 'Are you really sure?' she demanded.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.