un-challenging

un-chal·leng·ing

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Definitions of un-challenging word

adjective un-challenging offering a challenge; testing one's ability, endurance, etc: a challenging course; a challenging game. 1
adjective un-challenging stimulating, interesting, and thought-provoking: a challenging suggestion. 1
adjective un-challenging provocative; intriguing: a challenging smile. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English, as gerund; 1835-45 for def 1; see challenge, -ing2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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