Definition of "demanding" in English

adjective

1. Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

   • This bike is built to withstand even the most demanding terrain.

2. Making great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.

   • Near-synonyms: see Thesaurus:fastidious
   • Our wines will satisfy even the most demanding of connoisseurs.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of demand