Demanding

Word DEMANDING
Character 9
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Pronunciations /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Demanding"

What do we mean by demanding?

Requiring much effort or attention. adjective

Requiring others to work hard or meet high expectations. adjective

Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience. adjective

Present participle of demand. verb

Requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill adjective

To request forcefully.

To claim a right to something.

To ask forcefully for information.

To require of someone.

To issue a summons to court.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Demanding

The word "demanding" in example sentences

The Top Hat tried to say something, his hands flailing, his expression demanding mercy now that he was powerless. ❋ Lou Anders (2010)

In truth he speaks with such affection and so little aggression, even the word demanding was said in a font halfway between normal and capitals. ❋ Mark Steel (2009)

President Nelson Mandela on Monday condemned what he called the demanding style of the weekend's rightwing protest against the imprisonment of Willem Ratte, saying no government could respond to such demands. ❋ Unknown (1996)

When the Honduran government was overthrown by the military last year, South America was unanimous in demanding the immediate and unconditional re-instatement of the elected president, José Manuel Zelaya. ❋ Mark Weisbrot (2010)

Robust views in demanding effort from those in need go hand-in-hand with anger at tax avoidance, and strong support across every party and class for a higher minimum wage and a better deal for carers. ❋ Sunder Katwala (2010)

Wages, the drain demanding so much cash support from Mansour, further compound City's difficulties. ❋ Matt Scott (2010)

How long before fed-up Mexicans begin demanding the same indulgence? ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Zero Tolerance" works both ways ... and I suggest we 'steal' their new banner and begin demanding "Zero Tolerance" for anti-hunting, anti-wildlife stupidity and ridiculous rhetoric. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Bbbbbuuuut … Syria and Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, and Jordan and pretty much everybody else bans parties many of them arabs, this is such a egregious case of double standars, once you start demanding from the Saudis to stop banning arab parties you should not expect it from Israel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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