formidable

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, внушающее страх, уважение или трепет.

Describes someone or something that inspires fear, respect, or awe.

1. Inspiring fear or respectB2formal

   Causing fear, dread, or apprehension due to size, strength, or power.

   Грозный

   • The formidable opponent defeated all challengers.
   • She faced a formidable challenge in the competition.
   • The fortress was a formidable structure, impossible to breach.

   Synonymsalarmingawe-inspiringdauntingfearsomefrighteningimposingintimidatingredoubtable

   Antonymscontemptiblefeeblehelplesspowerlesspunyunimpressiveweak

2. Difficult to deal withB2formal

   Requiring great effort, skill, or courage to overcome.

   Труднопреодолимый

   • The exam was a formidable test of their knowledge.
   • He had a formidable task ahead of him.
   • The mountain presented a formidable obstacle to the climbers.

   Synonymsarduouschallengingdauntingintimidatingoneroustough

   Antonymsapproachableeasymanageablesimpletrivial