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trier

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    • /ˈtraɪər/

    Meanings

    Noun

    1. (informal)a person who keeps making an effort, even without much success

    2. a person who determines facts or certain issues in a legal proceeding

    3. an instrument used to take a sample of bulk material for testing

    Proper-noun

    1. a city in western Germany

    Beyond the definition

    A "trier" is someone who keeps making an effort, even when things are hard or do not work the first time. The word is often used for a person who does not give up easily and is willing to have a go. You might describe a friend as a "trier" if they keep applying for jobs, practicing a skill, or coming back to a task after failing before. The focus is on effort and determination, not on being naturally gifted or always successful. It is usually a warm, positive word for someone who keeps going.

    Examples

    1. 1

      Sports

      He was never the most talented player, but he was always a trier.

    2. 2

      Workplace

      The company values triers who keep working when a project gets tough.

    3. 3

      Learning music

      I wasn't very good at piano, but my teacher said I was a real trier.

    See also

    Similar

    • striver
    • hard worker

    Shades of meaning

    • go-getter

    Contrast

    Used with (collocations)

    • a real trier
    • good trier
    • not the best, but a trier

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    Main spelling

    • triernoun