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- Dictionarytrying/ˈtrʌɪɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. difficult or annoying; hard to endure: "it had been a very trying day" Similar Opposite
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Trying can be an adjective meaning severely straining the powers of endurance, or a present participle of try. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, example sentences, and phrases containing trying from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Learn the meaning of trying as an adjective that describes something extremely annoying, difficult, or straining. See how to use trying in sentences and find synonyms and related words.
uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/ tryverb (ATTEMPT) Add to word listAdd to word list. A2 [ I or T ] to attempt to do something: Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually. try againIf I don't get into the academy this year, I'll try again next year. try hardI've tried really hard but I can't convince him to come.
Use the adjective trying to describe an experience that is exasperating or difficult. Babysitting rascally kids for hours can be a trying ordeal. If you've had a trying week, you'll be relieved and happy when Friday night finally arrives. Trying things can be upsetting, tricky, or strenuous.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word try as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to pronounce, spell, and cite try in different contexts and languages.
Definition of trying adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of try verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
