demanding

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

   This bike is built to withstand even the most demanding terrain.

2. 2
   adj

   Making great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.

   When you love someone, it's natural, not demanding / And that's one thing I'm proud to say I found in you / I'm so glad we reached an understanding / Now I know my heart is safe with you, ooh

3. 3
   noun

   The act of making a demand.

   2012, Janet Haslam, Rachel's Daughter She had had enough whimperings and demandings this morning to last her a week, and her face hardened as a tear rolled down Sarah's cheek.

4. 4
   adj

   requiring more than usually expected or thought due

5. 5
   verb

   present participle and gerund of demand

Etymology

From demand + -ing.