Meaning of trying in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   trying

   Definitions

   1. hard to endure

   Examples

   • « fell upon trying times »

   Synonyms

   • difficult
   • hard
2. 2. extremely irritating to the nerves

   Examples

   • « nerve-racking noise »
   • « the stressful days before a war »
   • « a trying day at the office »

   Synonyms

   • disagreeable