trying
Translation
difficult, annoying, stressful
Examples
It has been a very trying day.
It has been a very trying day.
He can be a trying person.
He can be a trying person.
Grammar Patterns
a trying (noun) a difficult (noun) It was a trying experience.
(sb./sth.) is trying (sb./sth.) is difficult/annoying This child is very trying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: difficult, tough, annoying; Antonyms: easy, pleasant
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'try', in the sense of 'testing one's patience'.
Memory Tips
A situation or person that 'tries' your patience is 'trying'.