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nail-biting

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nail-biting has 1 sense
  1. cliff-hanging, suspenseful, suspensive, nail-biting - (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
    Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

Definitions from the Web

Nail-biting

Definition: The action or habit of biting one's nails, typically due to nervousness, anxiety, or boredom.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of biting one's own nails.

Example sentence: Her nail-biting had become so severe that her fingers were always sore and bleeding.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Very exciting, thrilling, or suspenseful.

Example sentence: The nail-biting finish of the football match had the entire stadium on the edge of their seats.

Sense 2: Causing extreme anxiety or tension.

Example sentence: The nail-biting suspense of the horror movie kept the audience captivated throughout.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: Avaricious or risky financial investment.

Example sentence: Many people lost their savings in a nail-biting Ponzi scheme.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Characteristic of or associated with a specific local community or region.

Example sentence: The nail-biting local elections are always highly anticipated in this small town.

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