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intimidating

[in-tim-i-dey-ting] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪ tɪŋ /


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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

Some gyms and saunas still maintain "no tattoo zones" on the grounds that certain tattoos "are too intimidating and may offend other guests".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Talking about money can be intimidating — especially on a first date.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The entire time I thought I was an invisible wallflower, I was intimidating to Hannah Macintosh?

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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