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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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"So we are just trying to take it all in and enjoy the process," Villa's latest member of the 100-goal club told TNT Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Ross, meanwhile, is trying to ingratiate himself with and improve the local community by funding scholarships for hundreds of local public high-school students to attend a nearby community college.

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

“You’re not the first person to say that, though. We’ve been here forever, but like you, we’re still trying to be seen.”

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