Nerve-racking Definition

nʉrvrakiŋ
adjective
Very trying to one's patience or equanimity; causing irritation or exasperation.
Webster's New World
Intensely distressing or irritating to the nerves.
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Nerve-racking Sentence Examples

  • But of course, this was a particularly nerve-racking time for us and his parents.

  • Taking a pregnancy test can be a nerve-racking situation.

  • Cynthia didn't answer and the silence became nerve racking.

  • Choosing to write and say personal or unique wedding vows in front of all your friends and family can be extremely nerve-racking.

  • Preparing for the birth of a baby is an exciting, albeit nerve-racking, time.

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