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Grammar : Adj
Spell : nurv-rak-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɜrvˌræk ɪŋ

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Définition of nerve-racking

Origin :
  • also nerveracking, 1812, from nerve + present participle of verbal sense of rack (n.1).
  • adj distressing
Example sentences :
  • On the other hand the German soldier had a nerve-racking part to play.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • It must have been a nerve-racking session for him, that interview with the captain.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • The whole situation had become a nerve-racking tragedy of mind and action.
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton
  • Nothing from within the house broke that nerve-racking stillness.
  • Extract from : « The Sins of Sverac Bablon » by Sax Rohmer
  • If only he wouldn't answer every statement or question with that nerve-racking 'yeah'!
  • Extract from : « Empire » by Clifford Donald Simak
  • The pony swept on in a spurt of nerve-racking speed, but alone.
  • Extract from : « Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up » by Clarence Edward Mulford
  • Instantly there came out of the night the nerve-racking command, "Halt!"
  • Extract from : « Outwitting the Hun » by Pat O'Brien
  • These men had their first shore experience after a long and nerve-racking voyage.
  • Extract from : « Huts in Hell » by Daniel A. Poling
  • The question of instinct is perhaps the most nerve-racking there is.
  • Extract from : « The Natural Philosophy of Love » by Remy de Gourmont
  • For think of the nerve-racking journey which the Colonel had taken.
  • Extract from : « The Great Airship. » by F. S. Brereton

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