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Definition trying in British English

trying adjective

adjective
/ˈtraɪɪŋ/
1

difficult to deal with in a way that makes you annoyed or tired

Example

We've all had a very trying day.

Example

Your son is turning out to be very trying.

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Definition trying in British English