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Formidable
FAW-rmuh-duh-buhl
/ˈfɔːrmʌdʌbʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
formidable
Dictionary meaning
Inspiring fear.
Examples
- The formidable prospect of major surgery.
- A formidable opponent.
Synonyms: redoubtable, unnerving
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