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单词 nail-biting
释义

nail-biter

noun

nail-bit·​er ˈnāl-ˌbī-tər How to pronounce nail-biter (audio)
: something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety
nail-biting
ˈnāl-ˌbī-tiŋ How to pronounce nail-biter (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • cliff-hanger
  • hair-raiser
  • suspenser
  • thriller
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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

nail-biting

adjective

as in tense
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings for a couple of nail-biting moments we thought that we had actually won the mega lottery

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tense
  • disturbing
  • uneasy
  • unsettling
  • anxious
  • nervous
  • nerve-wracking
  • unnerving
  • distressing
  • agitating
  • restless
  • creepy
  • disquieting
  • nerve-racking
  • distressful
  • fraught
  • worrisome
  • embarrassing
  • hairy
  • troublesome
  • awkward
  • discouraging
  • foreboding
  • strained
  • bothersome
  • disheartening
  • misgiving
  • unrestful
  • restive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • quiet
  • calming
  • peaceful
  • easy
  • tranquil
  • comfortable
  • restful
  • quieting
  • pacific
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