The phrase "challenging opponent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who poses a significant difficulty or competition in a contest, game, or debate.
Example: "In the championship match, she faced a challenging opponent who had a reputation for being tough to beat."
Alternatives: "formidable rival" or "difficult adversary."
She's a very challenging opponent.
Recently it has found itself facing an even more challenging opponent: a hostile legal climate.
Beholder, winner of five of six starts at Santa Anita, represents another challenging opponent in the six-horse Distaff.
The Brazilians, who were a year or two older than John, won, 8-1, which did not seem to diminish the excitement of playing a challenging opponent.
He spoke of the pleasure of a man fulfilled – and also dismissed talk of a possible last fight against his most potentially challenging opponent, the 26-year-old unbeaten world light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson.
If the Jets, as they say, witnessed progress Sunday – in Shonn Greene's rushing performance, in the offensive line – then it almost would seem more representative of their improvement if a more challenging opponent appeared on the schedule.
European officials have stood firm while challenging opponents to suggest an equally effective alternative.
WOMEN Tough Schedule for Elite Teams After splitting a weekend series in Minneapolis, the top two women's teams, Dartmouth and Minnesota, each face challenging opponents.
TALKING POINT Can the Jets' defense, as well as it played Sunday against an overwhelmed quarterback, continue performing at a high level in their next three games, all on the road against challenging opponents?
Talking Point: Can the Jets' defense, as well as it played Sunday against an overwhelmed quarterback, continue performing at a high level in the next three games, all on the road against challenging opponents?
Defeat challenging opponents to gain skill faster.
