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demanding Synonyms

Another word for demanding

Choosing another word for demanding depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Requiring much skill, time, patience, or effort (of a task, role, or activity).

Usage Example

"Training to become a commercial airline pilot is a long and challenging process."

Strongest
challenging
exacting
taxing
rigorous
Strong
strenuous
arduous
grueling
onerous
tough

• adjective (Context 2)

Making others work hard or meet high standards; not easily satisfied (of a person).

Usage Example

"The orchestra conductor was notoriously exacting, insisting on perfection during every rehearsal."

Strongest
exacting
Strong
strict
tough
particular
critical
uncompromising
high-maintenance

Opposites of demanding

The opposite of demanding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undemanding
easygoing
effortless
easy
lenient
accommodating
light
indulgent
See all opposites of demanding

• Nearby Words

delve
demand
demander
demanding
demandingly
demandingness
demarcation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Demanding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/demanding
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