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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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Saturday morning would be spent not relaxing but frantically trying to find a plumber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“English” isn’t trying to win any political arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after the four people died while trying to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Speaking to British media after accusing the prince of trying to force her out, Chandauka criticised Harry for his decision to bring a Netflix camera crew to a fundraiser in 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Sadie said to me, her apron magically appearing in my hands, feeling alive, trying to tie itself around me.

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