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Embarrassing vs Trying - What's the difference?

embarrassing | trying | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between embarrassing and trying

is that embarrassing is present participle of lang=en while trying is present participle of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between embarrassing and trying

is that embarrassing is the action of the verb to embarrass while trying is the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

As adjectives the difference between embarrassing and trying

is that embarrassing is causing embarrassment; makes you feel shy or ashamed; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable self-consciousness while trying is difficult to endure; arduous.

Trying vs Discouraging - What's the difference?

trying | discouraging | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between trying and discouraging

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while discouraging is that causes discouragement.

As verbs the difference between trying and discouraging

is that trying is present participle of lang=en while discouraging is present participle of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between trying and discouraging

is that trying is the act by which one tries something; an attempt while discouraging is discouragement.

Onerous vs Trying - What's the difference?

onerous | trying | Related terms |

Onerous is a related term of trying.


As adjectives the difference between onerous and trying

is that onerous is imposing]] or [[constitute|constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort while trying is difficult to endure; arduous.

As a verb trying is

.

As a noun trying is

(philosophy) the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Trying vs Testing - What's the difference?

trying | testing |


As adjectives the difference between trying and testing

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while testing is difficult, tough.

As verbs the difference between trying and testing

is that trying is present participle of lang=en while testing is present participle of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between trying and testing

is that trying is the act by which one tries something; an attempt while testing is the act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.

Exacting vs Trying - What's the difference?

exacting | trying | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between exacting and trying

is that exacting is making excessive demands; hard to satisfy while trying is difficult to endure; arduous.

As verbs the difference between exacting and trying

is that exacting is present participle of lang=en while trying is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun trying is

the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Trying vs Grievous - What's the difference?

trying | grievous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between trying and grievous

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while grievous is causing grief, pain or sorrow.

As a verb trying

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun trying

is the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Trying vs Difficult - What's the difference?

trying | difficult | Related terms |

Trying is a related term of difficult.


As adjectives the difference between trying and difficult

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while difficult is hard, not easy, requiring much effort.

As verbs the difference between trying and difficult

is that trying is while difficult is (obsolete|transitive) to make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

As a noun trying

is (philosophy) the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Trying vs Pressing - What's the difference?

trying | pressing | Related terms |

Trying is a related term of pressing.


As adjectives the difference between trying and pressing

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while pressing is needing urgent attention.

As verbs the difference between trying and pressing

is that trying is while pressing is .

As nouns the difference between trying and pressing

is that trying is (philosophy) the act by which one tries something; an attempt while pressing is the application of pressure by a press or other means.

Awkward vs Trying - What's the difference?

awkward | trying | Synonyms |

Awkward is a synonym of trying.


As adjectives the difference between awkward and trying

is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while trying is difficult to endure; arduous.

As an adverb awkward

is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As a verb trying is

.

As a noun trying is

(philosophy) the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

Trying vs Painful - What's the difference?

trying | painful | Related terms |

Trying is a related term of painful.


As adjectives the difference between trying and painful

is that trying is difficult to endure; arduous while painful is causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

As a verb trying

is .

As a noun trying

is (philosophy) the act by which one tries something; an attempt.

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