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trying
01
hard to manage or endure
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most trying
Comparative
more trying
gradable
Examples
The trying weather conditions made the hike dangerous.
02
annoying in a way that tests patience or causes frustration
Examples
The baby's trying cries kept the neighbors awake all night.
Lexical Tree
trying
try
