trying

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: try-ing (2)

English Definition

Difficult to endure; taxing.

Example Sentence

It was a very trying day at the office.

US IPA /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/

difficult hard taxing demanding strenuous

easy pleasant effortless