This is the 13923rd most frequent German word.
fordernd
Demanding.
Here, 'fordernd' describes the nature of the project, emphasizing that it required significant effort or skill from those involved.
Das Projekt war äußerst fordernd.
The project was extremely demanding.
In this sentence, 'fordernde' characterizes the teacher as someone who challenges her students or sets high expectations.
Sie ist eine sehr fordernde Lehrerin.
She is a very demanding teacher.
Here, 'fordernde' is used to describe the gaze as one that conveys expectation or pressure, affecting the person's feelings or behavior.