Antonyms for formidable

Grammar : Adj

Spell : fawr-mi-duh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl

Definition of formidable

Origin : mid-15c., from Middle French formidable (15c.), from Latin formidabilis "causing fear, terrible," from formidare "to fear," from formido "fearfulness, fear, terror, dread." Related: Formidably.

adj horrible, terrifying
adj difficult, overwhelming

Example sentences :

We are, however, attributing too much to this formidable power.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

The feeling of a prudent man for an enemy who is too formidable safely to be opposed.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

Each measured the other, and they were formidable antagonists, well matched.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

We had laid in this formidable implement in hopes of a big muscallunge.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

The thicket, before so formidable, amounted to nothing at all.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

The Count, ridiculous in all else, is formidable in his jealousy.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

All other animals lived in the Wild, and were, when not too formidable, lawful spoil for any dog.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

It is true they attack men in the water, but never on land, where they are not at all formidable.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

Antwerp was considered one of the most formidable strongholds in the world.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

This was the whole foundation of the merit of a man so formidable in amours.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Count Grammont, Complete » by Anthony Hamilton

Synonyms for formidable

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