Intimidating
Synonyms Frightening, Daunting, Threatening, Fearsome, Dreadful, Imposing, Menacing, Cowing, Unsettling, Confrontational, Stifling, Oppressive, Powerful, Frightful, Dominating, Alarming, Scary, Overawing, Formidable, Unnerving, Disconcerting, Apprehensive, Disheartening, Aggressive, Harrowing, Coercive, Unapproachable, Insurmountable, Crushing, and Commanding.
Example Sentences
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.