威圧的(いあつてき)な

いあつてきな
na-adjective
intimidating; overbearing; menacing
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)な視線(しせん)を感(かん)じた。
I felt an intimidating gaze.
彼(かれ)の威圧的(いあつてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)に圧倒(あっとう)された。
I was overwhelmed by his intimidating presence.
威圧的(いあつてき)な言動(げんどう)はパワハラに該当(がいとう)する可能性(かのうせい)がある。
Intimidating words and actions may constitute power harassment.

Compound of 威圧(いあつ) (coercion, intimidation) + 的(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:

  • 威圧的(いあつてき)な態度(たいど): intimidating attitude
  • 威圧的(いあつてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき): intimidating atmosphere
  • 威圧的(いあつてき)な言動(げんどう): intimidating words and behavior
  • 威圧的(いあつてき)な視線(しせん): intimidating look/gaze

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)の: tough-looking, fierce-faced (about physical appearance)
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