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View definitions for nerve-racking

nerve-racking

adjective as in distressing

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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."

From BBC

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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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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