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trier

trier

2 5.5
A person who keeps trying despite difficulties
  • noun
  • /ˈtraɪər/
translation icon : persistente
  • Because you're a trier, that's why.
  • loves a trier

Examples

  • You've always been a trier.

    Zootopia (2016)

  • Though I doubt very much that I will do, I am a trier if nothing else.

    Blog text (20)

  • God loves a trier.

    Visions of Europe (2004)

  • God loves triers.

    The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

  • Despite facing many obstacles, she is a true trier who never gives up on her dreams.

  • His determination to succeed shows that he is a committed trier in everything he does.

  • Even after several failed attempts, he remains a positive trier, always willing to try again.

Synonyms

striver
vstrier
3 5.5

A person who works very hard to reach a goal or improve their life

focuses on continuing efforts after failures rather than goal driven work
attempter
vstrier
1 6.4

A person who tries to do something difficult or illegal

keeps trying after failures instead of just a single or risky attempt
persister
vstrier
6.9

A person who keeps trying despite problems or opposition

makes repeated efforts even after failures rather than steady continuous action

Antonyms

quitter
  • Offensive
42 3.2

A person who gives up easily and does not finish things

slacker
  • Offensive
33 4.6

A person who avoids work and often does very little

How Persistent

perseverant
1 4.8
striver
3 5.5
trier
2 5.5
dabbler
4 6.7
quitter
  • Offensive
42 3.2

Surface Forms

trier singular
triers plural

Morphology

trier = try (transparent) = try + er

A straightforward agentive formation: 'trier' = 'one who tries', easily derivable from 'try' + '-er'.

Etymology

Trier is also linked to try and trial, which mean 'to attempt' or 'to test'. So a trier is a person who keeps 'trying' and making attempts, even when things are hard.