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Definition of demandingness

demandingness

/dɪˈmæn.dɪŋ.nəs/
de · mand · ing · ness
Adverb:demandingly
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Adjective:demanding
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demandingness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of requiring much time, effort, skill, or attention.

Example

"The sheer demandingness of the residency program left the medical interns with very little free time."

2

The tendency of a person to insist on having their own way or to expect high standards and constant attention from others; in cognitive behavioral therapy, the rigid belief that people or circumstances must conform to one's desires.

Example

"The therapist helped the client recognize how his rigid demandingness toward his colleagues was creating workplace tension."

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• Rhymes for demandingness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demandingness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demandingness
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