Meaning of the word forbidding in English

What does forbidding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

forbidding

US /fɚˈbɪd.ɪŋ/
UK /fəˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

Adjective

unfriendly or threatening in appearance

Example:
The old castle had a dark and forbidding exterior.
His face was stern and forbidding.
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