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nerve-racking
[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
Word History and Origins
Origin of nerve-racking1
Example Sentences
“So, you know, it’s obviously nerve-racking to go into any new situation and, let alone, prepare to potentially be vulnerable about our lives.”
I always think about the times in my past when I’ve done things and I’ve had one line in a scene, and it’s the most nerve-racking thing to do.
Yet if you’re nervous about money in these nerve-racking times, you can still find a mom-and-pop operation with high standards, a long family history and — sometimes — rates that dip under $100.
News columns and broadcasts this month were filled with nerve-racking warnings about threats to your health and safety.
For others, it’s as nerve-racking as a root canal.
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