fearsome
Americanadjective
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causing fear.
a fearsome noise.
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causing awe or respect.
a fearsome self-confidence.
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afraid; timid.
adjective
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frightening
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timorous; afraid
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He said the return of Larry Mullen Jr "in fearsome form" was significant.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The 6-foot-6, 284-pound Pelicans forward is just as physical as he is athletic, creating a fearsome combination for defenders.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
This will accelerate China’s path toward a more fearsome nuclear arsenal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
So on July 28, 1942, the Soviet government issued a new order, with an even more fearsome message than Order 270.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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