challenge
from Old French 'chalenge', from Latin 'calumnia', meaning 'a calling into question'
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/en-US]
reto
literal
/
desafío
literal
/
dificultad
neutral
/
concepto cuestionador
untranslatable
(Concept of challenging without a direct translation.)
Antonyms
assurance
A difficult task or situation that tests someone's abilities, determination, or resources. It can also refer to a call to participate in a contest or fight, or a questioning of the truth or validity of something.
regular
| plural |
|---|
| challenges |
- Climbing Mount Everest was the ultimate challenge for the experienced mountaineer. — Climbing Mount Everest was the most difficult task for the experienced mountaineer.
- The new software update presented a technical challenge for many users. — The new software update was technically difficult for many users.
- His report presented a direct challenge to the accepted theories. — His report directly questioned the accepted theories.
VERB
(1)
[/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/en-US]
To invite someone to compete or fight; to stimulate or test someone's abilities; or to dispute the truth, validity, or legality of something.
regular
| gerund | past |
|---|---|
| challenging | challenged |
- She decided to challenge herself by running a marathon. — She decided to test her own abilities by running a marathon.
- The lawyer will challenge the evidence presented by the prosecution. — The lawyer will dispute the evidence presented by the prosecution.
- He dared to challenge the company's decision. — He dared to question the company's decision.