Challenging (10)
'challenging' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for defiant that I've seen before include "Openly resistant" , "Unyielding" , "showing teeth!" , "Uncooperative" , "Boldly resistant -- fainted (anag)" .)
'challenging' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for formidable that I've seen before include "Intimidating" , "Threatening, challenging" , "Intimidatory" , "Awesome" .)