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formidable

/ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, внушающее страх, уважение или трепет.esDescribe 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.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui inspire la crainte, le respect ou l'admiration, souvent par sa puissance, sa taille ou son efficacité.deBezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, das Furcht, Respekt oder Ehrfurcht einflößt, oft wegen Größe, Stärke oder Schwierigkeit.ptDescreve algo ou alguém que impõe medo, respeito ou admiração pela sua força, tamanho ou poder; também pode indicar algo impressionante ou difícil de enfrentar.zh形容某人或某事物令人敬畏、恐惧或印象深刻,强大到令人望而生畏。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يثير الخوف أو الاحترام أو الرهبة لقوته أو عظمته أو صعوبة التغلب عليه.

  1. Inspiring fear or respect B2 formal

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

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

    ruГрозныйesImponente, que infunde temor o respetofrredoutabledeFurchteinflößendptFormidávelzh强大的arمَهيب

    Sinônimos: alarmingawe-inspiringdauntingfearsomefrighteningimposingintimidatingredoubtable

    Antônimos: contemptiblefeeblehelplesspowerlesspunyunimpressiveweak

  2. Difficult to deal with B2 formal

    Requiring great effort, skill, or courage to overcome.

    • 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.

    ruТруднопреодолимыйesDifícil de manejarfrdifficile à surmonterdeSchwer zu bewältigenptDifícil de enfrentarzh难以对付的arهائل يصعب التغلب عليه

    Sinônimos: arduouschallengingdauntingintimidatingoneroustough

    Antônimos: approachableeasymanageablesimpletrivial

  • more formidable comparative form
  • most formidable superlative form