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| overdemanding |
combined form of demanding. |
| persnickety |
(informal) fussy or demanding. [1/2 definitions] |
| pledge |
to bind by demanding a solemn promise. [1/10 definitions] |
| revenge |
the act of giving punishment or demanding atonement for a wrong; retaliation; vengeance. [1/5 definitions] |
| rugged |
imposing hardship or strain; demanding. [1/6 definitions] |
| second wind |
the return of comparative ease in breathing, following a brief period of exhaustion, that often occurs during a physically demanding activity such as running. [1/2 definitions] |
| strict |
imposing severe discipline or requiring rigorous effort; unyielding; demanding. [1/4 definitions] |
| taskmaster |
a person, often strict or demanding, who assigns or rigorously supervises the tasks or jobs of others. |
| undemanding |
combined form of demanding. |
| warm-up |
a set of preliminary exercises to prepare a person or animal for a physically demanding workout, performance, or contest. [2/4 definitions] |
| workout |
a demanding or difficult exercise. [1/2 definitions] |
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