ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsFformidable
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formidable
Meaning: inspiring fear or respect through great strength or ability
formidable in a sentence
How formidable is used in real sentences:
The chess champion faced a formidable opponent who had never lost a tournament match.
Despite her small size, the debate captain proved a formidable rival who rarely lost an argument.
“Separating genuine confidence from politeness, confusion, or a desire to impress proved a formidable analytical challenge.”
— from the passage Signals at the Table
Synonyms for formidable
Other words for formidable — daunting, intimidating and imposing — carry the same meaning.
- daunting
- intimidating
- imposing
Antonyms of formidable
Words that mean the opposite of formidable:
- weak
- unimpressive
Where it comes from
From Latin formidabilis 'causing fear'
Memory hook
FORMID-able: think 'for-mighty-able' — mighty enough to scare you.
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