intimidated
intermediateB1/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/ · in-tim-i-dat-ed
feeling frightened or nervous because of someone or something that seems powerful or threatening.
Meanings
feeling frightened or nervous because of someone or something that seems powerful or threatening.
کسی طاقتور یا خطرناک چیز کی وجہ سے خوف محسوس کرنا یا شرمندہ ہونا۔
خوف زدہ
khauf zada
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- intimidated by authority
- intimidated into silence
- intimidated at work
Example Sentences
She felt intimidated by her boss during the meeting.
اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران اپنے باس کی وجہ سے خوف محسوس کیا۔
Us ne meeting ke doran apne boss ki wajah se khauf mehsoos kiya.
Many students feel intimidated by the high expectations of their teachers.
کئی طلباء اپنے اساتذہ کی بلند توقعات کی وجہ سے خوفزدہ محسوس کرتے ہیں۔
Kayi talba apne asatza ki buland tawaqqoat ki wajah se khaufzada mehsoos karte hain.
He was intimidated by the size of the competition.
وہ مقابلے کے حجم سے خوف زدہ تھا۔
Woh muqablay ke hajm se khauf zada tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of intimidation as being 'in trouble' or 'in fear' as the root.
Picture a large shadow looming over someone, making them feel small and scared.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوف سے بندھی رہتی ہیں سب باتیں کہنے کو، چپ رہنا بھی ایک خوف ہے بیاں کرنے کو۔
Khauf se bandhi rahti hain sab baatein kehne ko, Chup rehna bhi aik khauf hai bayan karne ko.
All words remain bound by fear to be spoken, Staying silent is also a fear to articulate.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوف کا سامنا کریں، باطل راستہ نہ اختیار کریں۔
Khauf ka samna karein, batil rasta na ikhtiyar karein.
Face the fear, do not choose the false path.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "intimidatus" — to frighten
First known use: 16th century
The word 'intimidated' stems from Latin 'intimidare', which means to frighten, scare, or make timid. It evolved into usage in English around the late 16th century.