challenging

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwierig ist und die Fähigkeiten oder die Entschlossenheit herausfordert.

Describes something that is difficult in a way that tests your ability or determination.

1. Difficult but stimulatingB1formal

   Requiring full use of one's abilities or resources; testing one's skills.

   Schwierig, aber anregend

   • The math problem was challenging but rewarding.
   • She enjoys challenging tasks that push her limits.
   • The course is designed to be challenging for advanced students.

   Synonymearduousdemandingexactingrigorousstrenuoustaxingtestingtough

2. Provocative or confrontationalB2formal

   Expressing or suggesting opposition or a demand for explanation.

   Herausfordernd

   • He gave her a challenging look across the room.
   • Her challenging tone made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The journalist asked a challenging question during the press conference.

   Synonymeaggressiveantagonisticbelligerentcombativeconfrontationaldefianthostileprovocativepugnacioustruculent

   Antonymeagreeablecompliantcooperativesubmissiveyielding

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden zu einem Wettbewerb oder Wettkampf herauszufordern oder an einem Wettbewerb teilzunehmen, sowie um die Wahrheit oder Berechtigung von etwas zu bestreiten.

A verb used to indicate the act of inviting someone to compete or take part in a contest, or to question or dispute the truth or validity of something.

1. Invite to competeB1formal

   To invite someone to take part in a contest, competition, or argument.

   Zum Wettkampf herausfordern

   • He challenged his friend to a game of chess.
   • She challenged the champion to a rematch.
   • The team challenged their rivals to a debate.

   Synonymecall outdaredefyinviteprovokesummon

   Antonymeaccept

2. Question or disputeB2formal

   To question the truth, validity, or authority of something.

   Anfechten

   • The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
   • Scientists challenged the results of the study.
   • She challenged his right to make that decision.

   Synonymecall into questioncontestdisputedoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antonymeacceptagreeconcedeendorse

3. Test abilitiesB1formal

   To test someone's skills, strength, or determination.

   Herausfordern

   • The difficult puzzle challenged her mind.
   • The marathon challenged his endurance.
   • This job will challenge your problem-solving skills.

   Synonymeprovestraintaxtesttry