intimidated

American  

[in-tim-i-dey-tid] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. made afraid; frightened, especially by the threats or aggression of another.

   The policy, which applies to all police officers, spells out special measures to identify and protect vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.

2. timid or anxious, especially at the prospect of difficulty or risk; daunted.

   Even after the intensive six-week workshop we all attended, I felt somewhat intimidated given the scope of the task before me.

3. overawed or cowed, as through force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, rank, etc..

   I am not from a posh background, and felt very intimidated being in the House of Lords at Westminster.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of intimidate.

Other Word Forms

• unintimidated adjective

Etymology

Origin of intimidated

intimidate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The growth, fans say, reflects a reality about many college kids: They’re intimidated by real-life courtship and overwhelmed by the endless scroll of dating apps.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked if he would be intimidated by Pollock's big shock of blonde hair, Mann replied: "I am not intimidated by much to be honest with you."

From BBC

"We will not be intimidated by big tech. On behalf of Australian parents, we will stand firm," she told parliament in November.

From BBC

No device was found and Brady vowed he would not be intimidated, but he added it was a "terrifying experience" for his neighbours in Newry.

From BBC

In a statement to the BBC, Mayor Frey said "I will not be intimidated".

From BBC