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US/ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl/
UK/ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/
very strong, difficult or impressive, so that people feel respect, fear or worry about facing it
In context
The team faced a formidable opponent in the final.
Learning three languages at once is a formidable challenge.
Our new manager has a formidable reputation for hard work.
Words that go with formidable
adjective + noun
- formidable opponentShe is a formidable opponent on the tennis court.
- formidable challengeRebuilding the town is a formidable challenge.
- formidable taskCleaning the whole warehouse was a formidable task.
- formidable reputationThe firm has a formidable reputation in the industry.
- formidable obstacleCost remains a formidable obstacle for most families.
adverb + adjective
- truly formidableHer memory is truly formidable.