formidable

Meaning

1. Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
2. Difficult to defeat or overcome.

Synonyms

terrible

dreadful

frightful

fearful

😨

horrible

awful

extraordinary

terrific

redoubtable

awesome

tough

hard

dangerous

awe-inspiring

exceptional

unusual

frightening

eccentric

fierce

unnerving

appalling

challenging

heavy

tremendous

harmful

exacting

hideous

hazardous

unsafe

terrifying

treacherous

perilous

dire

arduous

difficult

fearsome

impressive

excellent

depressing

eerie

horrendous

curious

august

dreaded

hardworking

distressing

bleak

grisly

gripping

dismal

Translations

formidable

formidabile

formidable

redoutable

bijzonder

furchtbar

temible

formidável

straordinario

buitengewoon

τρομερός

schrecklich

außergewöhnlich

außerordentlich

φοβερός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French formidable, from Latin formīdābilis (“formidable, terrible”), from formīdō (“fear, dread”).