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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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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.
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Alternatives for NERVE-RACKING

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