challenging

• Descreve algo difícil que testa suas habilidades ou sua determinação, ou que exige muito esforço e empenho.

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.

   Difícil, mas estimulante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarduousdemandingexactingrigorousstrenuoustaxingtestingtough

2. Provocative or confrontationalB2formal

   Expressing or suggesting opposition or a demand for explanation.

   Desafiador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggressiveantagonisticbelligerentcombativeconfrontationaldefianthostileprovocativepugnacioustruculent

   Antônimosagreeablecompliantcooperativesubmissiveyielding

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de convidar alguém para uma competição ou disputa, bem como para contestar a veracidade ou a validade de algo.

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.

   Desafiar para competir

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

   Sinônimoscall outdaredefyinviteprovokesummon

   Antônimosaccept

2. Question or disputeB2formal

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

   Questionar

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

   Sinônimoscall into questioncontestdisputedoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antônimosacceptagreeconcedeendorse

3. Test abilitiesB1formal

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

   Testar as habilidades

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

   Sinônimosprovestraintaxtesttry