1. intimidating
Don't worry. He may look intimidating at first glance, but he's actually a very friendly person.
She can be very intimidating when she's angry.
He knows his size has an intimidating effect on people.
We certainly weren’t friends with our teachers – we found them very intimidating.
intimidating something that makes you feel nervous
it's quite a fulfilling thing really. It's not competitive – it's quite easy to do and a bit less intimidating than a guitar...
Those are intimidating, right?
Some people find interview situations very intimidating.
These people are nicknamed the Dragons, and the intimidating room where they meet contestants.