ˈnerve-ˌracking BrE AmE , nerve-wracking adjective
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ nervous , ↑ nerveless , ↑ nerve-racking , ↑ nervy , ↑ unnerving ; noun : ↑ nerve , nerves, ↑ nervousness ; verb : ↑ nerve , ↑ unnerve ; adverb : ↑ nervously ]
a nerve-racking situation makes you feel very nervous or worried:
Speaking in public can be a nerve-wracking experience.
Fran faced a nerve-racking wait for her test results.