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Definition of intimidating adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

intimidating

adjective
intimidating pronunciation English ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ intimidating pronunciation American ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ
 
frightening in a way which makes a person feel less confident
an intimidating mannerintimidating for/to somebody This kind of questioning can be very intimidating to children.