intimidated
- adjective
- /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/
- Many students are often intimidated by speaking in front of the class.
How do guys not get intimidated or nervous by hot women?
- How do guys not get intimidated or nervous by hot women?
- They're telling me these men are intimidated, they cannot handle woman.
- Did you feel intimidated or scared when you saw Kevin Court?
- And if we focus and don't get too intimidated, well, the results are within reach.
- And by the way, she is intimidated and afraid of your abusive nature.
- Like who they, like, they aren't intimidated by that, you know what I mean?
- And holy hell, I was so intimidated.
- And it was easy to feel intimidated.
- On that same topic of, you know, the bigness of things and kind of being intimidated by a dream or a goal.
Examples
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And the truth is, I am intimidated by investing.
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People should not feel intimidated by received wisdom.
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How do guys not get intimidated or nervous by hot women?
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Did you feel intimidated or scared when you saw Kevin Court?
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You are busy doubting yourself while others are intimidated by your full potential.
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And if we focus and don't get too intimidated, well, the results are within reach.
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We refuse to be intimidated, silenced, threatened.
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I've always been intimidated by you, but I don't.
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She felt intimidated by the presence of the strong team during the competition.
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Despite being skilled, he felt intimidated in the interview room with the expert panel.
Synonyms
Feeling fear or worry about something
Feeling afraid because you think something bad might happen
Feeling afraid of things like the dark or loud noises and wanting to avoid them
Feeling afraid or nervous and easily frightened
You feel worried and not relaxed
Shy and afraid to do new or risky things
Feeling worried that something bad will happen
Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself
Being afraid because something seems dangerous
Feeling worried or afraid to try something difficult
Antonyms
How Intimidated
Surface Forms
Morphology
intimidated = intimidate (transparent) = timid + ate + ed
The adjective is the past-participle/adjectival form of the verb 'intimidate' formed by adding '-ed', preserving the verb's meaning.
Etymology
The word intimidated comes from the same root as timid, which means 'fearful'. So, if you feel intimidated you feel 'timid' or afraid and lose confidence because of someone else or a threatening situation.