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demandingness Synonyms
Another word for demandingness
Choosing another word for demandingness depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of requiring much time, effort, skill, or attention.
Usage Example
"The sheer rigor of the residency program left the medical interns with very little free time."
Strong
rigor
arduousness
strenuousness
onerousness
difficulty
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The therapist helped the client recognize how his rigid strictness toward his colleagues was creating workplace tension."
Strong
strictness
stringency
exigence
imperiousness
Opposites of demandingness
The opposite of demandingness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
easiness
leniency
flexibility
effortlessness
tolerance
simplicity
patience
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Demandingness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/demandingness