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View synonyms for nerve-racking
nerve-racking
or nerve-wrack·ing
[ nurv-rak-ing ]
adjective
- extremely irritating, annoying, or trying:
a nerve-racking day; a nerve-racking noise.
nerve-racking
adjective
- very distressing, exhausting, or harrowing
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nerve-racking1
First recorded in 1805–15
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Example Sentences
Ms Demsar, who is Canadian, said the delays on Monday were "nerve-racking".
From BBC
What’s inarguable is that “nuclear deterrent” is a nerve-racking concept, especially if voters once again hand the “godlike power” to launch a nuclear strike to Donald Trump.
From Los Angeles Times
"The idea of putting himself back in the public eye is nerve-racking but ultimately, he thought it the right thing to do."
From BBC
It’s a nerve-racking time to be a frequent flier in the United States.
From New York Times
“In this political climate, it can be pretty nerve-racking.”
From Seattle Times
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