intimidating

korkutucu, ürkütücü

causing fear or a feeling of being overpowered in someone

The large dog looked intimidating to the small children.

• His deep voice gave an intimidating impression during the debate.
• The strict professor's intimidating style discouraged some students from asking questions.
• Despite the intimidating reputation of the exam, she prepared thoroughly and performed well.
• The company's intimidating market dominance forces smaller firms to innovate aggressively.

• intimidating presence · korkutucu varlık His intimidating presence made the audience stay silent.
• intimidating manner · korkutucu tutum She spoke in an intimidating manner during the interview.
• be intimidating to sb The new manager is intimidating to many employees.
• find sth intimidating Many students find advanced calculus intimidating.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

zıt: reassuring