utmanande

Etymology 1
, "challenging," "that challenges"

Adjective

 * 1) provocative (sexy or more generally provoking)
 * 2) provocative, defiant
 * 1) provocative, defiant
 * 1) provocative, defiant

Usage notes
Can also mean "challenging" in a positive sense depending on context, like in English, like "ett roligt och utmanande jobb" (a fun and challenging job, a fun job that provides a challenge).