fearsome

[ feer-suhm ]
/ ˈfɪər səm /
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adjective

causing fear: a fearsome noise.
causing awe or respect: a fearsome self-confidence.
afraid; timid.

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Origin of fearsome

First recorded in 1760–70; fear + -some1

OTHER WORDS FROM fearsome

fear·some·ly, adverbfear·some·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fearsome

fearful, fearsome .

Words nearby fearsome

feared, fearful, fearfully, fearless, fearnought, fearsome, feasance, feasibility study, feasible, feast, feast day
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Words related to fearsome

scary, awe-inspiring, impressive, intimidating, imposing, awesome, horrible, powerful, terrible, frightful, terrifying, formidable, shocking, frightening, distressing, massive, striking, tremendous, alarmed, apprehensive

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British Dictionary definitions for fearsome

fearsome
/ (ˈfɪəsəm) /

adjective

frightening
timorous; afraid

Derived forms of fearsome

fearsomely, adverbfearsomeness, noun
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