overawed Synonyms & Antonyms
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Overawed as a Verb
simple past and past participle of overawe
Overawed as an Adjective
Impressed or convinced by someone to an unreasonable degree, sometimes with an implication of gullibility.
One of the most depressing things about you, the people, says Daniel Hannan, is the way you're so overawed by experts. - Best articles: Britain: Our naive faith in non-political experts,The Week, 14 July 2007, 622, 14.
Overawed in a Sentence
One of the most depressing things about you, the people, says Daniel Hannan, is the way you're so overawed by experts. - Best articles: Britain: Our naive faith in non-political experts,The Week, 14 July 2007, 622, 14.
Word Forms & Grammar
overawed
overawed (comparative more overawed, superlative most overawed)
Overawed in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Meaning | simple past and past participle of overawe |
| Antonyms | underwhelm |
| Comparative / superlative | more overawed, most overawed |
Frequently Asked Questions About Overawed
Is overawed a verb or an adjective?
Overawed is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the opposite of overawed?
The opposite of overawed is underwhelm.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of overawed?
The comparative form is more overawed and the superlative form is most overawed.