Meaning of nerve-wracking in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    nerve-wracking

    Definitions

    1. extremely irritating to the nerves

    Examples

    • « nerve-racking noise »
    • « the stressful days before a war »
    • « a trying day at the office »

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