ADJECTIVE
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extremely irritating to the nerves
the stressful days before a war
nerve-racking noise
a trying day at the office
How To Use nerve-wracking In A Sentence
- The ordeal of the police identity parade is as nerve-wracking for those who take part as the witnesses on the far side of the darkened glass screen.
- I found the film's fractured chronology, grimy miserablism, and Cotillard's ferrety frenzy nerve-wracking, with no compensating grace notes to offset the squalor and syringes. Little Sparrow, Big Thirst: James Wolcott
- Though Washington again overcame its problems and found a way to win, the process is becoming nerve-wracking, players said. Redskins top Packers, 16-13, on Graham Gano's field goal in overtime
- ‘I went in for a camera test and that was the most nerve-wracking part of the entire shoot,’ she says.
- Exams can be nerve-wracking, and controlling your stress levels around this time can be difficult.
- It was more nerve-wracking than taking a World Cup penalty.
- The selection procedure for independent schools is, for parents and children alike, a nerve-wracking experience.
- I found the film's fractured chronology, grimy miserablism, and Cotillard's ferrety frenzy nerve-wracking, with no compensating grace notes to offset the squalor and syringes. Little Sparrow, Big Thirst: James Wolcott
- Going down the first few ‘cuestas’ was nerve-wracking because often we were much faster than any car or motorcycle.
- We began with a cast and crew meet and greet, which is always a little nerve-wracking. Your Local Guardian | Wimbledon