Definition of Intimidating

causing others to be afraid or timid

Examples of Intimidating in a sentence

Because of his big muscles and mean grimace, most people were afraid to approach the intimidating bodyguard.  🔊

Irma didn't mean to frighten away potential suitors, but her cocky attitude and independence often came off as intimidating.  🔊

Long lines and intimidating crowds shied my mother away from going to the mall on Christmas Eve.  🔊

Learning to use a computer was intimidating for the retiree as she was afraid she wouldn't be able to understand the new technology.  🔊

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