einschüchternd
Translation
intimidating, daunting, menacing
Examples
Er hat eine einschüchternde Ausstrahlung.
He has an intimidating aura.
Die Prüfung wirkte sehr einschüchternd.
The exam seemed very daunting.
Ihre einschüchternde Frage machte ihn nervös.
Her intimidating question made him nervous.
Grammar Patterns
an intimidating look
It seems intimidating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bedrohlich (threatening), furchteinflößend (fearsome); Antonyms: ermutigend (encouraging)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'einschüchtern' (to intimidate), from 'ein-' (to make into) + 'schüchtern' (shy). To make someone shy.
Memory Tips
Think of something that makes you feel 'schüchtern' (shy) and small.