Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
white-knuckle
adjective
/ˈwaɪtˈnʌkəl/
Definition
Describing a situation that is extremely tense or nerve-wracking.
Examples
- The roller coaster ride was a white-knuckle experience that left me breathless.
- She faced a white-knuckle situation during the final moments of the game.
Meaning
Typically refers to a situation that involves intense fear or anxiety, causing a person to grip something tightly, as if their knuckles turn white.
Synonyms
- nerve-wracking
- tense
- frightening
- hair-raising
