intimidating

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-tim-i-dat-ing (5)

English Definition

Having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.

Example Sentence

The new environment felt quite intimidating to her.

US IPA /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
UK IPA /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/