Meaning of the word nerve-wracking in English
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nerve-wracking
US /ˈnɜːrvˌrækɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɜːvˌræk.ɪŋ/
Adjective
causing stress or anxiety
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Waiting for the exam results was a nerve-wracking experience.
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Public speaking can be very nerve-wracking for some people.
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