trying
adjectiveUK /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
Something that is trying is very hard or annoying to deal with.
The long wait at the doctor's office was very trying for the children.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making an effort to do something.
Trying to learn a new language takes time and practice.
3. Putting something to a test to see if it works or is good.
She is trying the new recipe for dinner tonight.
4. In a court of law, examining a case to decide if someone is guilty.
The judge is trying the case next week.