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)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word nerve-wracking. (close relations)
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nerves
nerves
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