Nerve-racking (adjective)

Causing a feeling of tension or stress; very stressful or anxiety-provoking.

Origin:

Compound word, the word nerve meaning "an inner feeling of tension" and rack meaning "to cause a great amount of stress or tension".

Examples:

1. The job interview was nerve-racking and he was very nervous throughout the whole process.
2. The final exam was nerve-racking, but he managed to pass.
3. The deadline for the project was nerve-racking, but they were able to finish it in time.
4. The decision was nerve-racking, but he felt it was the right one.
5. The performance was nerve-racking, but it was a great success.