Definition

Noun: A person who attempts or makes an effort to do something; one who tries.

Usage

The word "essayer" is a formal or literary term for someone who attempts an action or task. It emphasizes the act of making an effort or undertaking a trial.

Examples

• The young essayer of new cooking recipes often created surprising flavor combinations.
• As a first-time essayer of public speaking, she felt nervous but determined.
• He was a persistent essayer, never giving up despite repeated failures.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Literary Context: The term is more commonly found in older texts or in a philosophical context discussing human endeavor.
  • The 18th-century philosopher wrote of man as the eternal essayer, doomed to strive.
• As a Contrast: It can be used to distinguish the person attempting something from the attempt itself.
  • The attempt was flawed, but the essayer showed great courage.

Variants and Related Words

• Essay (verb): To attempt or try.
  • He would essay the difficult climb.
• Essay (noun): A short piece of writing on a particular subject; an attempt.
  • She wrote an essay on modern art.
• Trier (noun): A more common synonym meaning one who tries hard.

Synonyms

• Attempter
• Trier
• Striver
• Aspirant

Antonyms

• Quitter
• Avoider

Noun

1. one who tries