How to Use intimidating in a Sentence

intimidating

adjective

• But that aspect of the Ivy League does not seem intimidating to him.
  — Mick McCabe, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2019
• Any type of cutout is a bit intimidating, let alone two symmetrical ones that expose your hips, of all places.
  — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2019
• The hire of Vic Fangio as coach seemed designed to make the Vonster even more intimidating.
  — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2019
• Intense and intimidating, the chute is for the brave skiers willing to seemingly defy gravity.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
• As France’s third-largest city, Lyon didn’t seem as intimidating as Paris, another said.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2019
• And for women and people of color, asking for change or consideration can feel even more intimidating.
  — Fortune, 10 Dec. 2019
• As the prison’s de facto godfather and Aditya’s mentor, Mustafa is gruff and intimidating but also wily and mischievous.
  — Devarsi Ghosh, Quartz India, 26 Dec. 2019
• It’s more intimidating, and not immediately clear where patrons should order.
  — Peter Hartlaub, SFChronicle.com, 3 Dec. 2019
• What scares drivers Motorists indicated that driving on the opposite side of the road is the most intimidating factor about driving abroad.
  — Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
• Just the thought of the cool-toned hue as a lip color is a bit intimidating.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 14 Dec. 2022
• Cho was aware of all of this, which made the project all that more intimidating.
  — NBC News, 23 Nov. 2021
• For the novice, sewing can be a tad intimidating but fear not.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
• What were the most intimidating aspects of your episodes to shoot?
  — Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Aug. 2022
• To check out all of Lygdbäck's tips, watch the video above to make the jump into training way less intimidating.
  — Katie Dupere, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2022
• The sight of 40-some grown men with their radar guns pointed at a senior in high school has to be a bit intimidating.
  — Mick McCabe, Detroit Free Press, 20 May 2022
• The prospect of trying a new look could be a little intimidating for you.
  — Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2022
• Then there’s the fact that a 10-minute workout can feel less intimidating—and a lot more doable—than a longer routine.
  — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 11 July 2021
• Recently, one of the most intimidating foes is the air.
  — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2023
• And Tony Todd is pitch-perfect as a hero who, at times, can be as intimidating as the undead outside the house.
  — Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 9 Nov. 2022
• The wave that hit the three boats was a fraction of the tsunami’s peak height but barely less intimidating in person.
  — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Apr. 2023
• An arena that was loud and intimidating when the men played, McKale was cavernous and echoey when the women played.
  — Kent Somers, azcentral, 25 Jan. 2020
• And Tony Todd is pitch-perfect as a hero who, at times, can be as intimidating as the undead outside the house.
  — EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
• And judging by the current NET rankings, the Big 12 stands out as the deepest and most intimidating in the nation.
  — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Dec. 2021
• The bigger rooms can be a bit intimidating and feel a lot like high school, with the cool kids holding court onstage and the rest of us in the audience.
  — Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021
• Most of all, Georgia has the nation's most intimidating unit in a defense that leads the FBS in yards per play, yards per game and points per game.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2021
• In the quest for a smoother, brighter complexion, learning how to get rid of bags under the eyes can feel like an intimidating task.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
• Picking out the perfect gift for a 16-year-old can be an intimidating task.
  — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 11 Mar. 2023
• The couple’s next 24 hours is filled with murder, fights, and a very intimidating horse.
  — Ariana Brockington, refinery29.com, 26 May 2020
• Studs were added to leather jackets for a more intimidating look.
  — Kyle Rice, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2022
• And for many, tuning in on a podcast app is a less intimidating prospect than sharing with a group.
  — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2021

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024