Apprehensive, aggressive, and alarming are all synonyms for intimidating. Comforting and reassuring are antonyms of intimidating. And here are 31 another word for intimidating.
The adjective "intimidating" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 10 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, and 1 synonym with 15 letters, for a total of 29 synonyms for intimidating.
The tall building felt intimidating to her.
He found the interview quite intimidating.
The instructor’s presence was intimidating initially.
She faced an intimidating crowd confidently.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Hint | Explicit, clarification | Clue, inkling |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Intuitive | Logical, rational | Instinctive, intuitional |
| Degradation | Improvement, upliftment | Humiliation, shame |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Volatile | Stable, constant | Evaporative, vaporous |
| Similar | Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike | Alike, (much) the same |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Long time | Short time, moment | Ages, eternity |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Outdated | Current, modern, fashionable | Old-fashioned, out of date |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Points | Blanks, edges | Tip, sharp end |
| Running | Walking, standing | Administration, management |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Pragmatic | Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic | Practical, matter-of-fact |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Fulfilling | Empty, unsatisfying | Gratifying, satisfying |
| Amazing | Everyday, ordinary, unimpressive | Astonishing, astounding |
| Manipulation | Honesty, transparency | Maneuvering, handling |
| Imagination | Reality, fact | Imaginative faculty, creative power |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Seeing | Blind, overlooking | Observing, viewing |
| Timid | Bold, forthcoming, brazen | Easily frightened, lacking courage |
| Monitoring | Ignoring, neglecting | Observing, tracking |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Bring | Take, accept | Conduct, escort |
| In time | Late, never | Early enough, in good time |
| On time | Late, behind schedule | Punctual(ly), prompt(ly) |
| Mandatory | Optional, voluntary. | Obligatory, compulsory |
| Legitimate | Illegal, illegitimate | Legal, lawful |
| Earrings | Gloves, necklace | Studs, hoops |
| Correlation | Disconnection, divergence | Connection, association |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Handling | Mishandling, neglect | Managing, operating |
| Mimic | Originate, differ | Imitate, copy |
| Finding | Loss, omission | Discovery, location |
| Eye-opening | Mundane, unremarkable | Revealing, enlightening |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Narrative | Silence, summary | Account, story |
| Relative to | Independent of, unrelated to | In relation to, concerning |
| Relatively | Absolutely, distinctly | Comparatively, somewhat |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, poor | Adequate, all right |