English / phrase
Nerve-wracking
MEANING IN ENGLISH
causing acute stress, anxiety, or nervous tension
In context
01
Waiting for the board exam results was a nerve-wracking experience for everyone.
02
Taking a viva examination can be quite nerve-wracking if you are unprepared.
Synonyms
Anxiety-inducing,stressful,tense
Antonyms
Calming,relaxing,soothing
Collocations
Nerve-wracking experience,nerve-wracking wait,nerve-wracking test