Trying Definition

trīĭng
adjective
Causing strain, hardship, or distress.
American Heritage
That tries one's patience; annoying; exasperating; irksome.
Webster's New World

Difficult to endure; arduous.

Wiktionary

Irritating, stressful or bothersome.

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verb

Present participle of try.

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Other Word Forms of Trying

Noun

Singular:
trying
Plural:
tryings

Origin of Trying

  • try +"Ž -ing

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Trying Sentence Examples

  • Why were you trying to call him?

  • Nick was trying to wake her up so they could go to the mall.

  • I wondered if she was trying to "make up."

  • They were sitting around the fire and trying to keep themselves warm.

  • He's trying to change, but it isn't easy.

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Words Starting With

TTRTRY

Words Ending With

GNGING

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trying

Words Starting With T and Ending With G

Starts With T & Ends With GStarts With TR & Ends With GStarts With T & Ends With NG

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With T6 Letter Words Ending With G