Words similar to nerve-wracking

Example sentences for: nerve-wracking

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The coastal route is beautiful, but potentially nerve-wracking; only the southern section from Caniço west to Ribeira Brava is served by the excellent highway (via rápida) cut through the mountains.
I find whistling irritating at best, but it is positively nerve-wracking when I'm trying to concentrate at work.