ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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