(いあつてき)

いあつてきな
na-adjective
intimidating; overbearing; menacing
personalityevaluation
1. intimidating; overbearing; menacing
Describes behavior, manner, or presence that makes others feel threatened or pressured into submission through implied power or aggression.
威圧的(いあつてき)視線(しせん)(かん)じた
I felt an intimidating gaze.
I was overwhelmed by his intimidating presence.
Intimidating words and actions may constitute power harassment.

Compound of 威圧(いあつ) (coercion, intimidation) + (てき) (like). Describes creating a sense of fear or submission in others through one's demeanor, words, or physical presence. Always negative.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 高圧的(こうあつてき)な: overbearing, high-handed (uses authority/position to pressure)
  • 脅迫的(きょうはくてき)な: threatening (implies explicit threats)
  • 横柄(おうへい)な: arrogant (rude, haughty demeanor)
  • 強面(こわもて): tough-looking, fierce-faced (about physical appearance)