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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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"Trying to manage medication for Parkinson's Disease is a nightmare at the best of times, so thinking there is a shortage is incredibly worrying and scary. These medications make my life liveable," says Chris.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Trying to trick them, he showed them a wallet that contained only a little money.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Trying to pick out clear answers amid the fog of war and trophy-lift pyro isn't easy.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Trying to dismiss them, Creon asks in a mousy voice, “Do I need to . . . tip you?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Trying to read his expression when he saw the money tucked between the pages.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron