적대적이거나 고의적으로 겁을 주려는 태도나 성질을 가진. 해를 끼치거나 고통을 주려는 의도를 보이는.
Having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner; showing an intention to cause harm or distress.
예문:
"The security guard gave the unruly crowd a stern and threatening look."
"She reported receiving several anonymous and threatening phone calls over the past week."
"His tone became increasingly threatening as the negotiation failed."
(특히 날씨나 상황이) 나쁘거나 불쾌한 일이 일어날 가능성이 있음을 나타내는; 불길한.
(Especially of weather or circumstances) indicating that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen; ominous.
예문:
"The sky was filled with heavy, threatening clouds, signaling an imminent storm."
"A threatening silence fell over the room after the CEO announced the massive layoffs."
"The economic indicators are looking threatening, suggesting a potential recession next quarter."