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excruciating

/ɛksˈkrʊsiːeɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does excruciating mean?

adjective

Extremely painful or unpleasant; causing great suffering or distress. Used to describe something that is tedious or boring.

Example

"The excruciating wait for the concert to start was almost unbearable."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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