intimidating (Meaning)
intimidating (s)
discouraging through fear
intimidating (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Intimidate
Synonyms & Antonyms of intimidating
Synonyms:
- hideous
- grisly
- monstrous
- ghastly
- distressing
- direful
- nightmarish
- bone-chilling
- dismaying
- spine-chilling
- perturbing
- dire
- horrendous
- discouraging
- hair-raising
- horrid
- demoralizing
- weird
- gruesome
- disturbing
- macabre
- disquieting
- redoubtable
- appalling
- disconcerting
- eery
- unnerving
- awful
- troubling
Antonyms:
intimidating Sentence Examples
- The tall and muscular bouncer at the club had an intimidating presence.
- The stern expression on the judge's face could be quite intimidating to the defendants.
- The dark alley with flickering streetlights was inherently intimidating.
- The manager's sharp and authoritative tone made the meeting feel intimidating.
- The competitor's skillful performance was so intimidating that others found it hard to match.
- The large and aggressive dog appeared intimidating to passersby.
- The imposing architecture of the medieval castle was both fascinating and intimidating.
- The strict and unyielding policies of the company could be intimidating for new employees.
- The senior executive's reputation for making tough decisions was intimidating to junior staff.
- The ominous clouds gathering in the sky created an intimidating atmosphere before the storm.
FAQs About the word intimidating
discouraging through fearof Intimidate
scary, horrible, formidable, frightening, terrible,terrifying, fearful,alarming, fearsome, startling
reassuring, soothing, inviting, soothing, relaxing, consoling, tranquilizing, consoling, calming, tranquilizing
The tall and muscular bouncer at the club had an intimidating presence.
The stern expression on the judge's face could be quite intimidating to the defendants.
The dark alley with flickering streetlights was inherently intimidating.
The manager's sharp and authoritative tone made the meeting feel intimidating.
