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or nerve-wracking
as in nervous
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
the nerve-racking wait to learn the identities of the passengers who were killed in the plane crash
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Recent Examples of nerve-racking
Getting used to the bare-bones shoot took time, but the nerve-racking encounters started on day one.
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Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Cumming admits this is the most nerve-racking thing to film.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
And the prospect of shaving it off was nerve-racking for the actress ,who also had to do it on camera.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Attending the 2024 Emmy Awards would be a nerve-racking experience for any celebrity guest—but for co-host Dan Levy, the stakes were that much higher.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nerve-racking
Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Cumming admits this is the most nerve-racking thing to film.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
And the prospect of shaving it off was nerve-racking for the actress ,who also had to do it on camera.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Attending the 2024 Emmy Awards would be a nerve-racking experience for any celebrity guest—but for co-host Dan Levy, the stakes were that much higher.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nerve-racking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerve-racking
Adjective
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During her rehearsal, Windsor was visibly nervous and explained that the song was a risk.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Hill: Families and students are nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid amid Trump’s massive cuts to the Department of Education and his plans to do away with it entirely.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On March 15, 2025, the family experienced the tense moments of watching a tornado form nearby but were fortunate enough to escape the worst.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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After three days of tense competition at the Regional Championships, the postseason field narrowed from 36 to 16.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the Armageddon-level stakes of unrest in the region should make anyone uneasy about mishaps.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nerve-racking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerve-racking. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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