intimidating

Deta was not easily intimidated, and said: 'I am sorry, but I thought this child would suit you.'

Like other student new to the intimidating higher-education world, she often struggled on her path to college.

The dual aim was mixed up: the stress on success over taking part was intimidating for newcomers.

The video challenge does not put individual students on the hot seat—so it's less intimidating by design.

Perhaps in the face of impersonal and intimidating globalization, a young person's family feels more like a friendly haven than an oppressive trap.

Imagine how intimidating it can be for prospective students unfamiliar with the complexities of higher education to navigate this kind of information and then identify which schools are the best fit.

The new manager was intimidating staff, so Pedeleose carefully recorded each instance of bullying and eventually took the evidence to a senior director, knowing his own job security would be threatened.

The presentation was quite intimidating.

The large dog was intimidating to the children.