nerve-racking

The word “nerve-racking” has 3 syllables: nerve-rack-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈnɜrvˌrækɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for nerve-racking?

In the thesaurus, “nerve-racking” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nerve-racking along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nerve-racking

  • anxious
  • disturbing
  • nervous
  • tense
  • uneasy

Antonyms for nerve-racking

Meanings of nerve-racking

  • adjective
    1. Intensely irritating or distressing to the nerves.

Example Sentences

  • The interview was so nerve-racking that I couldn't stop shaking.
  • Waiting for the results of the exam was an incredibly nerve-racking experience.
  • The long flight with turbulence was quite nerve-racking for some passengers.
  • It was a nerve-racking moment when the team realized they had only seconds left to score.
  • The process of moving to a new city can be nerve-racking and overwhelming.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nerve-racking, such as: anxious, comfortable, disturbing, easy, nervous, peaceful, quiet.

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  • nerve-racking
  • nerve-wracking
  • nerves
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  • nervous
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  • unnerving
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  • watchfulness
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  • wired
  • worriment
  • worrisome
  • worry

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