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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Trying to make this house work by getting tenants in, buying your brother out and fixing it up may — or may not — be more money than it’s worth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

“I’m reaching out to my people at FBI and DOJ. Trying to get him out,” he texted the group.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Trying to save money is not his only challenge, Tom said he is also keen to improve his health and fitness.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"Trying -- and even failing -- to lose weight is not harmful. But giving up altogether may be."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Trying to answer that question was like looking for buried treasure without a map.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

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