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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