formidable

• Describe a alguien o algo que inspira temor, respeto o asombro por su fuerza, tamaño o capacidad; también puede referirse a algo impresionante o difícil de enfrentar.

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.

   Imponente, que infunde temor o respeto

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

   Sinónimosalarmingawe-inspiringdauntingfearsomefrighteningimposingintimidatingredoubtable

   Antónimoscontemptiblefeeblehelplesspowerlesspunyunimpressiveweak

2. Difficult to deal withB2formal

   Requiring great effort, skill, or courage to overcome.

   Difícil de manejar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarduouschallengingdauntingintimidatingoneroustough

   Antónimosapproachableeasymanageablesimpletrivial