- present participle of intimidate.
intimidating
Example Sentences
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It suggests that even one of nature's most intimidating forces can potentially be redirected to address some of the world's most urgent environmental challenges.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
I’m someone who’s pathologically chatty, and so talking to Greg, who is completely fine with there being pauses in conversation, and is just a confident grown-up, it was incredibly intimidating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Talking about money can be intimidating — especially on a first date.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
What’s more intimidating, an 800-pound gorilla or a horde of small ones?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
An intimidating look of cruel pleasure on Martina’s face dried up all their laughter and made them wait in silence for the explanation.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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