intimidating

adjective/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/CEFR B2

ভীতিকর, ভয় ধরানো

Meaning

Making somebody feel nervous or afraid.

Example sentences

  • The interview room was intimidating.সাক্ষাৎকারের কক্ষটি ভীতিকর ছিল।
  • He has an intimidating manner.তার আচরণে ভয় ধরে যায়।

A common mistake

I felt intimidating in front of the board.→I felt intimidated in front of the board.

The board is intimidating; the candidate is intimidated.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: formidable, daunting

Antonyms: welcoming

Similar words, and what each means

  • formidable

    ভয়ংকর; দুর্জেয়

    Inspiring respect or fear through being impressive.

  • daunting

    ভয় জাগানো, দুরূহ

    Seeming so difficult or frightening that it makes you less confident.

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  1. “intimidating” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • সৌর, সূর্য সম্পর্কিত
    • • বার্ষিক
    • • ভীতিকর, ভয় ধরানো
    • • ধার্মিক, ভক্তিপরায়ণ
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    ভীতিকর, ভয় ধরানো — intimidating (adjective) — ভীতিকর, ভয় ধরানো. Making somebody feel nervous or afraid.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “intimidating”?

    • • satisfied
    • • perfect
    • • formidable
    • • punctual
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    formidable — formidable — ভয়ংকর; দুর্জেয়. Inspiring respect or fear through being impressive.

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