try-hard
- a variation of tryhard.
Example Sentences
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When other politicians try to respond to Trump in kind, they often come across as a bit try-hard, a lot cringe.
From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2026
Truly, the try-hard nature of Zuckerberg's posturing is so embarrassing it's hard to look away from.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2025
In the film, Gosling’s Ken — Barbie’s anxiety-ridden, try-hard, beta-status boyfriend — is revitalized by the patriarchy of the real world and returns to indoctrinate everyone in Barbieland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
Angry Miao’s efforts are simultaneously illogical, admirable, gut-wrenchingly try-hard, and kind of endearing.
From The Verge ● Aug. 30, 2022
I can’t deal with Garrett and his try-hard, dudebro act.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
