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formidable Synonyms

Another word for formidable

Choosing another word for formidable depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Inspiring fear, dread, or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Usage Example

"The reigning champion proved to be a intimidating opponent on the tennis court."

Strongest
intimidating
redoubtable
Strong
impressive
powerful
mighty
fearsome
imposing
awe-inspiring

• adjective (Context 2)

Discouragingly difficult to deal with, overcome, or accomplish; demanding great effort.

Usage Example

"Rebuilding the historic library after the flood was a daunting task that required years of planning."

Strongest
daunting
arduous
Strong
challenging
onerous
taxing
demanding
strenuous
herculean

Opposites of formidable

The opposite of formidable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

easy
weak
feeble
effortless
simple
unimpressive
powerless
manageable
See all opposites of formidable

• Nearby Words

formerly
formfitting
formica
formidable
formidably
formless
formlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Formidable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/formidable
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