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intimidated

intimidated

3.7
Feeling afraid and not confident because someone seems scary
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/
translation icon : intimidado
  • Many students are often intimidated by speaking in front of the class.

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Examples

  • And the truth is, I am intimidated by investing.

  • People should not feel intimidated by received wisdom.

  • How do guys not get intimidated or nervous by hot women?

  • Did you feel intimidated or scared when you saw Kevin Court?

  • You are busy doubting yourself while others are intimidated by your full potential.

  • And if we focus and don't get too intimidated, well, the results are within reach.

  • We refuse to be intimidated, silenced, threatened.

  • I've always been intimidated by you, but I don't.

  • She felt intimidated by the presence of the strong team during the competition.

  • Despite being skilled, he felt intimidated in the interview room with the expert panel.

Synonyms

afraid
vsintimidated
1.0

Feeling fear or worry about something

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
scared
vsintimidated
1.0

Feeling afraid because you think something bad might happen

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
scared of
vsintimidated
348 1.0

Feeling afraid of things like the dark or loud noises and wanting to avoid them

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
fearful
vsintimidated
143 1.3

Feeling afraid or nervous and easily frightened

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
uneasy
vsintimidated
98 3.2

You feel worried and not relaxed

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
timid
vsintimidated
60 3.5

Shy and afraid to do new or risky things

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
apprehensive
vsintimidated
36 5.0

Feeling worried that something bad will happen

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
unnerved
vsintimidated
4 5.8

Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
frightened
vsintimidated
3 1.0

Being afraid because something seems dangerous

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence
daunted
vsintimidated
1 6.1

Feeling worried or afraid to try something difficult

is fear caused specifically by another person's threats or presence

Antonyms

715 2.5

Feeling sure about yourself or what will happen

How Intimidated

terrified
263 2.1
intimidated
3.7
afraid
1.0
nervous
1.3
uneasy
98 3.2

Surface Forms

intimidated positive

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.