challenging (adj.)

  1. requiring full use of your abilities or resources; ambitious schedule; performed the most challenging task without a mistake

    [ Syn: ambitious ]

  2. stimulating interest or thought; a challenging hypothesis; a thought-provoking book

    [ Syn: thought-provoking ]

  3. disturbingly provocative; an intriguing smile

    [ Syn: intriguing ]

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