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Intimidated: meaning, definitions and examples

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intimidated

 

[ ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling scared

Intimidated describes a state of fear or anxiety that results from being threatened or made to feel inferior. When a person feels intimidated, they often lack confidence and may hesitate to express their thoughts or take decisive actions. This can occur in various situations, such as social interactions, workplace environments, or while facing authority figures. It is a common emotional response when individuals perceive others as more powerful or influential than themselves.

Synonyms

cowardly, daunted, frightened, overawed, threatened

Examples of usage

  • She felt intimidated by her boss during their meeting.
  • He was intimidated by the large crowd at the concert.
  • The new student was intimidated by the older classmates.
  • I often feel intimidated when speaking in public.

Translations

Translations of the word "intimidated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intimidado

🇮🇳 डराया हुआ

🇩🇪 eingeschüchtert

🇮🇩 terintimidasi

🇺🇦 наляканий

🇵🇱 przestraszony

🇯🇵 脅かされた

🇫🇷 intimidé

🇪🇸 intimidado

🇹🇷 korkmuş

🇰🇷 위협받는

🇸🇦 مهدد

🇨🇿 zastrašený

🇸🇰 zastrašený

🇨🇳 感到威胁的

🇸🇮 strašen

🇮🇸 ógn af

🇰🇿 қорқып қалған

🇬🇪 შიშველი

🇦🇿 təhdid olunmuş

🇲🇽 intimidado

Etymology

The word 'intimidated' originates from the Latin verb 'intimidare', which means 'to frighten' or 'to scare'. This term is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'to' and 'timid' which is derived from 'timidus', meaning 'fearful' or 'timid'. The English language adopted the term in the late 18th century, and it has since evolved into an adjective describing a specific state of fear or anxiety. Over time, the use of 'intimidated' has expanded beyond its strict definitions to encompass various emotional experiences related to self-doubt and apprehension in different contexts, reflecting the complexities of human interactions and personal feelings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,270, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.