intimidating
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण इन्टिमिडेटिंग
डराने वाला, धौंस भरा, आत्मविश्वास कम करने वाला
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frightening in a way that makes a person feel less confident
डराने वाला, धौंस भरा, आत्मविश्वास कम करने वाला
- The interview panel was intimidating, but Radhika answered every question calmly.
- an intimidating atmosphere
- The tall, silent guard looked quite intimidating.
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- Speaking in front of a thousand people can be intimidating.
- The long list of rules was intimidating for new members.
Synonyms daunting frightening threatening menacing formidable
Opposite reassuring friendly welcoming
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be/seem/look + intimidating
Describes a person, place or task that makes others feel nervous or less confident.
ऐसे व्यक्ति, स्थान या कार्य के लिए जो दूसरों को घबराहट में डाल दे।
- The principal's office looked intimidating.
- The first day at college can be intimidating.
intimidating + to + person
Use 'to' to say who finds it frightening.
किसे यह डरावना लगता है, यह बताने के लिए 'to' आता है।
- The huge hall was intimidating to the new students.
intimidating + to-infinitive / for + -ing
A to-infinitive after the adjective says what feels frightening to do.
Adjective के बाद to-infinitive बताता है कि कौन-सा काम डरावना लगता है।
- It is intimidating to speak English in front of a large audience.
a(n) + intimidating + noun
Used before a noun to describe its frightening quality.
Noun से पहले आकर उसकी डरावनी विशेषता बताता है।
- He has an intimidating voice.
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intimidating + noun
presencesizetaskatmospherefigurevoice
- The wrestler had an intimidating presence.
adverb + intimidating
veryratherhighlyslightlygenuinelyquite
- The maths paper was rather intimidating.
find + something + intimidating
findthinkconsiderfeel
- Many students find mock interviews intimidating.
intimidating + for + person
beginnersnewcomerschildrencandidates
- The chess club can be intimidating for beginners.
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- The tall gate and the guards made the bank look intimidating.
ऊँचे गेट और पहरेदारों के कारण बैंक डरावना लग रहा था।
- Radhika found the interview panel intimidating but answered calmly.
राधिका को साक्षात्कार पैनल डरावना लगा, पर उसने शांति से उत्तर दिया।
- An intimidating teacher can make a child stop asking questions.
डराने वाला शिक्षक बच्चे के सवाल पूछना बंद करा सकता है।
- The size of the syllabus is intimidating, but it can be done step by step.
पाठ्यक्रम का आकार डरावना है, पर इसे कदम-दर-कदम पूरा किया जा सकता है।
- He cast an intimidating glance at the noisy boys.
उसने शोर करने वाले लड़कों पर एक डरावनी नज़र डाली।
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✗ I am very intimidating by this exam.
✓ I am very intimidated by this exam.
The person who feels the fear takes the -ed form.
डर महसूस करने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए -ed रूप आता है।
✗ The interview was very intimidated.
✓ The interview was very intimidating.
A thing that causes fear takes the -ing form.
डर पैदा करने वाली वस्तु के लिए -ing रूप आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all describe a frightening quality, but with different strength.
ये सभी विशेषण डर पैदा करने वाले गुण को बताते हैं, पर उनकी तीव्रता अलग है।
Makes you feel less confident or nervous; not always dangerous.
आत्मविश्वास घटाता है या घबराहट देता है; ज़रूरी नहीं कि ख़तरनाक हो।
- The interview room was intimidating.
Causes real fear, often of danger.
वास्तविक डर पैदा करता है, प्रायः ख़तरे का।
- The flood was a frightening sight.
Seems so big or hard that you doubt you can manage it.
इतना बड़ा या कठिन लगता है कि आप उसे कर पाने पर संदेह करते हैं।
- The syllabus looked daunting.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse intimidating (making people feel nervous) and intimidated (feeling nervous because of somebody or something).
Intimidating (जो लोगों को घबराहट में डाले) और intimidated (किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के कारण घबराया हुआ) में confuse मत कीजिए।