nerve–rack·ing or nerve–wrack·ing 
/ˈnɚvˌrækɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈnɚvˌrækɪŋ/ adjective [more nerve–racking; most nerve–racking] : causing a person to feel very nervous
▪ The job interview was a nerve-racking experience. ▪ She endured a nerve-racking wait for her test scores.
▪ The job interview was a nerve-racking experience. ▪ She endured a nerve-racking wait for her test scores.
