Definition

The quality of requiring a lot of effort, attention, or skill.

Example

Her demandingness as a coach pushed the team to improve their performance.

Conversation

I feel like my boss's demandingness is really stressing me out lately.

That sounds tough! Have you talked to him about it?

Not yet, but I think I need to address his demandingness soon.

Definitely! It's important to find a balance at work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demandingness → It is formed from "demand" (from Old French *demander*, meaning to ask or request) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process) and "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word "demandingness" refers to the quality or state of being demanding or requiring a lot from others.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'asking' or 'requesting' ('demand') and how that action can create a state of requiring much from someone, which is what 'demandingness' means.

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