CEFR B2

intimidating

adjective

Meaning

Making someone feel frightened or nervous, especially because they seem powerful or difficult.

Examples

The new boss has a very intimidating presence.
She found the final exam questions quite intimidating.

Synonyms: frightening, daunting, menacing, awe-inspiring

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intimidating (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Making someone feel frightened or nervous, especially because they seem powerful or difficult.

Examples

The new boss has a very intimidating presence.
She found the final exam questions quite intimidating.
He tried to appear confident, but the situation was intimidating.

How to Use intimidating

intimidating to (prepositional phrase): Causing fear or nervousness to someone. — "The sheer volume of work was intimidating to the new intern."
intimidating for (prepositional phrase): Causing fear or nervousness for a particular group or purpose. — "The competition was particularly intimidating for the younger athletes."

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