challenging

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb take exception to
  2. verb issue a challenge to
  3. verb ask for identification

Etymology

From Middle English chalengynge; equivalent to challenge + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

challenge, dispute, gainsay

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