demanding

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dəˈmændɪŋ/

Verb

Plain form demand

Third-person singular demands

Past tense demanded

Past participle demanded

Present participle demanding

1. The present participle of demand.

Adjective

Positive demanding

Comparative more demanding

Superlative most demanding

1. If someone or something is demanding it needs a lot of time, attention or effort.

   I have a very demanding job and it takes me an hour to relax after I get off work.

   Tommy is the most demanding child I've ever babysat; he always needs something.