Nerve-racking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nerve-racking is an adjective meaning Intensely irritating or distressing to the nerves.
Meaning
Intensely irritating or distressing to the nerves.
Example Sentences
His own greeting was equally cordial. "Still exploring!" he cried, as he shook them by the hand. "We will hope your new experiences will not be so nerve-racking as our last."
Word Forms
- nerve-wracking
Synonyms for nerve-racking
Depending on context, synonyms include gut-wrenching, disagreeable, trying, stressful, nerve-wracking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nerve-wracking, stressful, trying, disagreeable, distressing, scary.
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