adjective Uncommon

intimidated

ihn-TIHM-ih-day-tihd

Intimidated (adjective) means Made to feel frightened, nervous, or overpowered. Example: “She felt intimidated walking into the boardroom full of executives.”

adjective

Made to feel frightened, nervous, or overpowered.

"She felt intimidated walking into the boardroom full of executives."

How to use intimidated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling scared or overwhelmed, often because of someone or something more powerful.

Common pairings

feel intimidated intimidated by

Word forms

more intimidated comparative, most intimidated superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “intimidated” mean?

The word “intimidated” means made to feel frightened, nervous, or overpowered. In plain terms, feeling scared or overwhelmed, often because of someone or something more powerful.

How do you pronounce “intimidated”?

“Intimidated” is pronounced ihn-TIHM-ih-day-tihd (/ɪnˈtɪm.ə.deɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “intimidated” in a sentence?

Here is “intimidated” used in a sentence: “She felt intimidated walking into the boardroom full of executives.”

What part of speech is “intimidated”?

“Intimidated” is an adjective.

Is “intimidated” a common word?

“Intimidated” is an uncommon word in modern English.