1. the quality or state of being demanding; the degree to which something or someone requires much time, effort, attention, or resources
Usage: uncountable noun; often used to describe tasks, jobs, relationships, or people

Examples

• The demandingness of medical school requires students to study for many hours each day.
• She appreciated her friend's loyalty despite the demandingness of their relationship.
• The demandingness of the job made it difficult for him to maintain work-life balance.
• Parents often underestimate the demandingness of raising multiple young children.
• The coach's demandingness pushed the athletes to achieve their best performance.
• The demandingness of the project meant that the team had to work weekends.
• Despite the demandingness of her career, she always made time for her family.