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Meaning of demandingness
The quality of being demanding, having high standards or expectations.
Etymology of demandingness
The word "demandingness" originates from the Old French word "demander," meaning "to ask or request," which is derived from the Latin word "demandare," meaning "to ask or request."
The suffix "-ness" is added to form a noun, indicating a state or quality.
Synonyms
exactingness
rigor
stringency
strictness
severity
toughness
hardness
sternness
austerity
harshness
ruggedness
gruffness
brusqueness
curtness
abruptness
bluntness
testiness
irritability
crankiness
fractiousness
querulousness
pettishness
sullenness
moodiness
prickliness
cantankerousness
orneriness
contrariness
obstinacy
stubbornness
intractability
uncooperativeness
resistance
opposition
unyieldingness
inflexibility
rigidity
Definitions
- The state of being demanding, making great demands on someone's resources, patience, or abilities.
- * The quality of being exacting, rigorous, or severe in one's standards, expectations, or requirements.
Usage Examples
- The demandingness of the job took a toll on her mental health.
- * The teacher's demandingness in class led to high grades and a sense of accomplishment among students.
- * The new policy's demandingness on employees has resulted in low morale and high turnover rates.
Antonyms
leniency
laxity
mildness
gentleness
softness
flexibility
pliability
yieldingness
compliance
cooperativeness
accommodatingness
permissiveness
indulgence
tolerance
patience
understanding
considerateness
thoughtfulness
kindness
generosity
liberality