No. 8,755 in Dutch
intimiderend
Intimidating.
In a sentence
De grootse gebouw leek intimiderend voor nieuwe bezoekers.
The massive building seemed intimidating to new visitors.
In this sentence, 'intimiderend' is used as an adjective to describe the daunting appearance or impression the building gives, emphasizing a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Zijn harde stem kan als intimiderend ervaren worden tijdens vergaderingen.
His loud voice can be perceived as intimidating during meetings.
Here, 'intimiderend' is applied adjectivally to a behavior (loud voice) that might cause unease or fear in others, focusing on interpersonal dynamics.
Het idee van spreken voor een groot publiek is vaak intimiderend voor velen.
The idea of speaking in front of a large audience is often intimidating for many.
In this usage, 'intimiderend' describes an abstract concept (public speaking) that often induces fear or apprehension, linking to psychological impact.
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