Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/
adjective describing something that causes fear or nervousness; frightening
A1 The big dog looked intimidating to the small child.
A2 Walking into a new school can be intimidating for some students.
B1 The job interview was intimidating, but I tried to stay calm.
B2 The mountain peak looked intimidating, but we were determined to climb it.
C1 The strict teacher had an intimidating presence in the classroom.
C2 The CEO's intimidating demeanor made the employees nervous during the meeting.
formal The new project manager has a very intimidating presence in meetings.
informal I find his stare quite intimidating, to be honest.
slang She's got this intimidating vibe that makes everyone nervous.
figurative The towering skyscrapers of the city can be quite intimidating to newcomers.
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