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View synonyms for nerve-racking

nerve-racking

or nerve-wrack·ing

[ nurv-rak-ing ]

adjective

  1. extremely irritating, annoying, or trying:

    a nerve-racking day; a nerve-racking noise.



nerve-racking

adjective

  1. very distressing, exhausting, or harrowing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

"The idea of putting himself back in the public eye is nerve-racking but ultimately, he thought it the right thing to do."

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It’s a nerve-racking time to be a frequent flier in the United States.

“In this political climate, it can be pretty nerve-racking.”

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