intimidated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling scared or nervous because someone is threatening or trying to control you.
Example
She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the concert.
Conversation
I felt so intimidated during my presentation today.
Really? I thought you did great!
Thanks! I guess I just wasn't expecting such a big audience.
That makes sense, but you handled it well!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frightened
daunted
overawed
Antonyms
confident
unfazed
assured
verb
Definition
To feel scared or nervous because someone is threatening or making you feel weak.
Example
She felt intimidated by the loud crowd at the concert.
Tense Forms
Past: intimidated
Past Participle: intimidated
Conversation
I really felt intimidated during the presentation yesterday.
I can understand that; public speaking can be nerve-wracking.
Yeah, I didn't expect to feel so intimidated by the audience.
Root Explanation
Intimidated → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "timid" (from Latin "timidus", meaning fearful or afraid) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a state or condition). The word "intimidated" means to be in a state of fear or apprehension, often due to the influence of others.
Memory Tip
Think of being in a state of 'fear' ('timid') and feeling 'not' in control ('in-'). This helps you remember that to be intimidated means to feel fearful or apprehensive.
Visually Confused Words
unintimidated
unintimated