nerve-wracking

• Descreve algo que causa grande preocupação, tensão ou estresse, algo que deixa a pessoa muito ansiosa ou nervosa.

Describes something that causes great anxiety, tension, or stress.

1. Extremely irritating to the nervesB2informal

   Causing great anxiety, tension, or stress; very trying on one's patience or composure.

   deixar os nervos à flor da pele

   • Waiting for the exam results was a nerve-wracking experience.
   • The constant noise from the construction site is nerve-wracking.
   • Giving a speech in front of a large audience can be nerve-wracking.

   Sinônimosagonizingdistressingfrustratingharrowingstressfultaxingtryingupsetting

   Antônimoscalmingcomfortingrelaxingsoothing