Formidable Synonyms and Antonyms

fôrmĭ-də-bəl, fôr-mĭdə-
Hard to deal with or overcome
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. heavy
  2. difficult
  3. arduous
  4. onerous
  5. challenging
  6. backbreaking
  7. burdensome
  8. demanding
  9. effortful
  10. exacting
  11. exigent
  12. hard
  13. laborious
  14. oppressive
  15. rigorous
  16. rough
  17. severe
  18. taxing
  19. overwhelming
  20. tough
  21. trying
  22. weighty
Antonyms:
  1. easy
  2. pleasant
  3. comforting
  4. trivial
  5. not hard
Inspiring awe or admiration
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. impressive
  2. imposing
  3. awesome
  4. redoubtable

Words Related to Formidable

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Formidable Sentence Examples

  • He does have a formidable temper, you know.

  • Two formidable men stood on either side.

  • Josh was no stranger to a fistfight, and he was considered by many to be a formidable opponent.

  • The girls had a large amount of respect for their formidable grandfather.

  • Small children are even afraid to approach the thick, glass enclosure that surrounds the formidable lion.

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