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adjective nerve-rack·ing \ ˈnərv-ˌra-kiŋ \

variants: or nerve-wracking

Definition of nerve-racking

:extremely trying on the nerves

a nerve-racking ordeal

The job interview was a nerve-racking experience.

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First Known Use of nerve-racking

1812

nerve-racking Synonyms

Synonyms

agitating, anxious, creepy, disquieting, distressful, distressing, disturbing, fraught, hairy, nail-biting, nerve-racking (or nerve-wracking), restless, tense, uneasy, unnerving, unsettling, worrisome

Antonyms

calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting, tranquil

Related Words

bothersome, troublesome; foreboding, misgiving; discouraging, disheartening, strained; restive, restless, unrestful; awkward, embarrassing

Near Antonyms

restful; pacific

NERVE-RACKING Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of nerve-racking for English Language Learners

: causing a person to feel very nervous

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