How to Use intimidating in a Sentence

intimidating

adjective
  • This can be one of the most intimidating things in the world.
    — Casey Ross, STAT, 18 May 2018
  • For the novice, sewing can be a tad intimidating but fear not.
    — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Cho was aware of all of this, which made the project all that more intimidating.
    — NBC News, 23 Nov. 2021
  • That is very intimidating to a lot of guys, so a guy needs to be able to stand in that with me.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
  • That is very intimidating to a lot of guys, so a guy needs to be able to stand in that with me.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
  • That is very intimidating to a lot of guys, so a guy needs to be able to stand in that with me.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The swim is the most intimidating thing about a triathlon for most people.
    — Mitchell Gladstone, Philly.com, 21 June 2018
  • What’s more, plenty of men find streetwear intimidating or just not for them.
    — Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 10 July 2018
  • Studs were added to leather jackets for a more intimidating look.
    — Kyle Rice, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2022
  • What were the most intimidating aspects of your episodes to shoot?
    — Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Aug. 2022
  • The prospect of trying a new look could be a little intimidating for you.
    — Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2022
  • His matchups this week aren’t too intimidating.
    — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Choose whichever venue feels the least intimidating to you and your partner, then let loose.
    — Anthea Levi, Health.com, 19 Jan. 2018
  • The intimidating Kral ranks second on the team in kills and blocks.
    — John O'Malley, Post-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2017
  • You might be asked to step up, own up to a mistake or take the lead in a way that feels more intimidating than usual.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • The three stars all appear in the video and seem pretty intimidating.
    — Rachel Yang, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Of course, there are unknowns, and at times the future can seem intimidating.
    — Alana Battalino, refinery29.com, 30 May 2018
  • This new, duller shade of blue makes the Titans look more intimidating.
    — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 6 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • Restitution can be a very intimidating process, for which there are very few ways to find out where to start, who to talk to.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
  • The spiders can grow to be about as wide as a tennis ball, and look downright intimidating.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
  • As trendy as the weight room might be these days, the world of barbells and dumbbells can be a pretty intimidating place.
    — Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
  • But that aspect of the Ivy League does not seem intimidating to him.
    — Mick McCabe, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2019
  • In the quest for a smoother, brighter complexion, learning how to get rid of eye bags can feel like an intimidating task.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Moving to a new city and starting a new job can be one of the most intimidating parts of building a career.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • That wrist propels his intimidating, topspin-heavy forehand, which might be the best shot in the game when at its best.
    — Howard Fendrich, The Seattle Times, 9 June 2017
  • Some may also find the sheer size of the Tahoe to be intimidating and its girth can be hard to park in crowded lots.
    — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 Feb. 2018
  • Facing one of the state’s top girls lacrosse teams is always an intimidating challenge.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
  • The house is comfortable and isn’t the least bit intimidating.
    — WSJ, 5 July 2017
  • Picking out the perfect gift for a 16-year-old can be an intimidating task.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 11 Mar. 2023

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