Nerve-wracking (Adjective)
Meaning
Extremely irritating to the nerves; "nerve-racking noise"; "the stressful days before a war"; "a trying day at the office".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The screeching of fingernails on a chalkboard was a nerve-wracking sound that made her cringe.
- Waiting for the medical test results was a nerve-wracking experience that left him feeling anxious and on edge.
- The loud construction work outside her office window was a nerve-wracking distraction that made it difficult to focus.
- The tight deadline for the project was a nerve-wracking pressure that caused her to lose sleep.
- Watching her child take a driver's test for the first time was a nerve-wracking experience for the mother.