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NERVE-WRACKING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word nerve-wracking. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word nerve-wracking. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NERVE-WRACKING

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nerve-racking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely irritating to the nerves

stressful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely irritating to the nerves

alarming
adjectiveadj
adjective

• frightening because of an awareness of danger

anxious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• eagerly desirous

• causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

distressing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

• bad; unfortunate

hair-raising
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely alarming

harrowing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely painful

intense
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• (of color) having the highest saturation

nail-biting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense

overwhelming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so strong as to be irresistible

• very strong; urgently felt

unnerving
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring fear

trying
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• hard to endure

• extremely irritating to the nerves

Best Hypernyms For NERVE-WRACKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nerve-wracking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
agonizing alarming bothersome daunting distressing harrowing intimidating stressful tense worrying unsettling

Alternatives for NERVE-RACKING

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