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What is another word for Challenge? – 189 Challenge Synonyms

    Need another word for Challenge? Use these synonyms of Challenge from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    test trial obstacle hurdle difficulty barrier impediment snag setback problem predicament quandary dilemma gauntlet contest competition rivalry opposition defiance provocation stimulation motivation incentive spur goad prompt encouragement invitation summons call appeal demand requirement necessity need must obligation duty responsibility burden load weight strain pressure stress tension anxiety unease apprehension fear doubt uncertainty question query conundrum enigma puzzle riddle brain teaser poser.

    Meaning of Challenge

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a challenge is "a call to take part in a contest or competition, or a test of one's abilities or courage".

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines challenge as "a stimulating experience or problem", or "an objection or protest".
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines challenge as "a difficult or demanding situation", or "a question or problem that needs to be solved or answered".

    Example Uses

    • The company faces a major challenge in terms of increasing its market share.
    • She accepted the challenge and decided to run a marathon.
    • The new policy poses a challenge to the traditional way of doing things.
    • The puzzle was a challenge that required careful thought and attention to detail.
    • The team saw the opponent as a challenge and were determined to win.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ease simplicity straightforwardness clarity certainty guarantee assurance security comfort convenience advantage benefit opportunity blessing boon godsend piece of cake walkover cakewalk breeze cinch pushover snap doddle child's play simplicity straightforwardness predictability routine monotony tedium dullness stagnation.

    Related Nouns

    obstacle barrier hurdle difficulty problem test trial examination assessment evaluation appraisal quiz exam competition contest tournament game match race challenge dare bet wager stake risk venture investment speculation gamble.

    Related Verbs

    compete contest rival oppose defy provoke stimulate motivate incentivize spur goad prompt encourage invite summon call appeal demand require necessitate obligate burden load weigh strain press stress tense anxify unsettle disturb perturb.

    Related Adjectives

    difficult demanding tough hard rugged strenuous arduous laborious exacting stringent severe harsh rough trying testing taxing stressful anxious uneasy apprehensive fearful doubtful uncertain questionable puzzling enigmatic mysterious obscure ambiguous vague unclear complicated complex intricate involved.