trying
/'traiiɳ/
Definition
Adjective 1. Causing strain, hardship, or distress; difficult to endure or deal with. * Describes a situation, period, or task that is stressful, demanding, or challenging. 2. Irritating or annoying; testing one's patience. * Describes a person, thing, or behavior that is vexing or frustrating.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The constant noise from the construction site was very trying.
- She has had a trying week at work with multiple deadlines.
- Caring for a sick relative can be emotionally trying.
- His stubbornness is most trying when we need to make a quick decision.
Advanced Usage
- "to find something trying": to experience something as annoying or difficult.
- I find his constant interruptions very trying.
- Used to describe periods of adversity.
- The country is going through trying economic times.
Variants and Related Words
- Try (verb): To attempt or to test. (e.g., )
- Tried (adjective): Tested and proven trustworthy. (e.g., ). Note: This is a different meaning from "trying."
Synonyms
- Difficult: requiring great effort.
- Stressful: causing mental or emotional strain.
- Taxing: making heavy demands; straining.
- Annoying: causing irritation or mild anger.
- Wearing: causing fatigue or patience to diminish.
Related Phrases
- Trying one's patience: Acting in a way that tests someone's tolerance.
- The children's bickering is trying my patience.
- Trying experience: A difficult or unpleasant event one goes through.
- Losing her luggage was a trying experience.
Adjective
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extremely irritating to the nerves
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nerve-racking noise
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the stressful days before a war
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a trying day at the office
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hard to endure
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fell upon trying times
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