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Noor felt intimidated by the huge climbing wall at first.
What does Intimidated mean?
Intimidated means feeling nervous because someone or something seems powerful or scary.
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Feeling nervous or less confident because someone or something seems powerful or scary.
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What does intimidated mean?
Intimidated means feeling nervous because someone or something seems powerful or scary.
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Intimidated
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in · tim · ih · day · tid · strongest beat: tim
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MeaningIntimidated means feeling nervous because someone or something seems powerful or scary.
ExampleExample: Noor felt intimidated by the huge climbing wall at first.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · tim · ih · day · tid
- Strongest beat
- tim
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tim.
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Synonyms
Words like Intimidated
frightenedUse when someone feels scared or nervous.
Antonyms
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confidentUse when someone feels sure and ready.
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Intimidated word family
Base word
intimidate
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intimidating
Making someone feel nervous or less confident.
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Look for clues that show nervousness around something powerful or difficult.
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Intimidated means feeling nervous or small; it does not mean someone is weak.
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