demanding

impegnativo

Che richiede molto tempo, attenzione o impegno.

In inglese semplice: Needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort.

• She has a demanding job.
• The course became more demanding in the second year.
• Looking after three young children can be demanding.

Sinonimi: challenging, taxing

Contrari: easy, undemanding

Espressioni comuni: demanding job, demanding task, demanding schedule

faticoso, impegnativo

Che richiede molta forza, energia o pazienza per essere affrontato.

In inglese semplice: Needing a lot of strength, energy, or patience to get through.

• The climb was physically demanding.
• We crossed the most demanding part of the route.
• This demanding exercise left my legs shaking.

Sinonimi: strenuous, tough, taxing

Contrari: easy

Espressioni comuni: physically demanding, demanding climb, demanding terrain

esigente

Che pretende risultati di alto livello o chiede molto agli altri.

In inglese semplice: Expecting a very high standard or wanting a great deal from others.

• Our boss is very demanding.
• The chef’s demanding standards improved the food.
• Even the most demanding customers praised the service.

Sinonimi: exacting, hard to please

Contrari: undemanding, easygoing

Espressioni comuni: demanding customer, demanding boss, demanding audience