trying trying /ˈtraɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Hard to endure  ( trying )
   hard to endure
    Fell upon trying times
   fell upon trying times
   
2. Extremely irritating to the nerves  ( nerve-racking , nerve-wracking , stressful , trying )
   extremely irritating to the nerves
    Nerve-racking noise
   nerve-racking noise
    The stressful days before a war
   the stressful days before a war
    A trying day at the office
   a trying day at the office