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trying Synonyms

Another word for trying

Choosing another word for trying that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Difficult or annoying; hard to endure or putting a severe strain on one's patience.

Usage Example

"The nurses maintained their composure throughout a particularly taxing week at the hospital."

Strongest
taxing
stressful
exasperating
Strong
testing
tiresome
demanding
arduous
irksome
vexing
grueling

Opposites of trying

The opposite of trying shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

easy
pleasant
effortless
agreeable
calming
soothing
comfortable
See all opposites of trying

• Nearby Words

truthfulness
truthiness
try
trying
tryingly
tryout
tryst

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trying. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trying
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