nerve-racking
nervenaufreibend – nervenaufreibender – am nervenaufreibendsten
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nerve-racking
So stressful or intense that it puts a severe strain on the nerves and causes great tension.
Die nervenaufreibende Suche nach dem vermissten Kind dauerte die ganze Nacht.
The nerve-racking search for the missing child lasted all night.
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'Nervenaufreibend' (nerve-racking) is made up of 'Nerven' (nerves) and 'aufreibend' (wearing down). The word figuratively describes something that puts a severe strain on the nerves or effectively 'aufreibt' (wears them down).
Die nervenaufreibende Verhandlung dauerte bis spät in die Nacht.
The nerve-racking negotiations lasted until late into the night.
'Nervenaufreibend' (nerve-racking) is often used with situations and activities such as waiting, negotiations, exams, chases, or difficult decisions. Films and crime thrillers can also be described as 'nervenaufreibend' (nerve-racking).
Das nervenaufreibende Warten auf die Prüfungsergebnisse machte alle unruhig.
The nerve-racking wait for the exam results made everyone anxious.
The adjective usually describes an event, process, or experience that causes tension. It typically does not describe a person directly, but rather their effect on the nerves.
Der nervenaufreibende Krimi hielt das Publikum bis zum Ende in Spannung.
The nerve-racking crime thriller kept the audience in suspense until the end.
