Ohana was initially intimidated by him, but has since developed a dislike to Tōru.

Despite being a fan of the books, Lawrence took three days to accept the role because she was initially intimidated by the size of the movie and what it may mean for her fame.

Musashi is initially intimidated by Baiken's technique and asks about his master.

Matthew Moffett of School Library Journal, "[s]ome readers might be initially intimidated by Barlow's free-verse poetry, but, after a page, they will be swept into the rhythm.

Yet Mr. Wilson, who concedes that he was initially intimidated by his celebrated trio, insists that there has been no one-upmanship or divalike demands from the actresses.

Smith told Gyant of Black Entertainment Television (BET) that he was initially intimidated at the prospect of working with Knowles.

Although she is initially intimidated by competing against a well-known psychiatrist, Nora wins the show after Kevin and Kitty call in with their problems.

Helena Bonham Carter was asked to appear as Miss Havisham by Newell, and accepted the role after some initial apprehension, while Irvine was initially intimidated by the thought of appearing on screen as Pip.

Bob Colacello, who was the editor of Andy Warhol's Interview magazine during Halston's heyday, remembered being initially intimidated by Halston.

She was a serious-appearing, tall, striking woman with inky black hair and porcelain skin who had initially intimidated Roger since she seemed immune to his charm, which Roger took personally.