Meaning of the word trying in English

What does trying mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trying

US /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtraɪ.ɪŋ/
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Adjective

difficult or annoying to deal with

Example:
It was a very trying day at work.
She has been through some very trying times.