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trying

[trahy-ing] / ˈtraɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
difficult, bothersome
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arduous demanding irritating strenuous stressful taxing tricky troublesome upsetting vexing
STRONG
aggravating annoying exacting exasperating fatiguing rough
WEAK
exigent hard irksome onerous oppressive pestilent provocative severe sticky tight tiresome tough wearisome weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
easy facile
WEAK
mild moderate unstressful

Example Sentences

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Kennedy is trying to sell Congress on a 12.5% cut to the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The political situation emerges at a remove from the story, which is essentially about a boy’s desperate love for his mother amid trying circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I got nervous, but she was like, ‘after seeing this, I’m realizing that there’s something trying to convince me of that.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

One source said he fully expected 2026 to be LIV's last season and another felt its leadership was trying to convince itself other revenue could be found.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She was trying to encourage you to find your place.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith