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
Other Word Forms
- fearsomely adverb
- fearsomeness noun
Etymology
Origin of fearsome
Example Sentences
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We are, perhaps, not the world’s most fearsome army.
From Literature
Instead he’s out there, on the other side of the world, in the arena, trying to get past the most fearsome players of the moment.
He remained a fearsome presence in the lineup for six years and was fearless in the playoffs, hitting five homers and driving in 18 runs in the 2017 and 2018 postseasons alone.
From Los Angeles Times
On Monday, Mendoza was pressured relentlessly by Miami’s fearsome pass rush and Indiana’s defense gave up an uncharacteristic 57-yard run that narrowed their lead to three early in the second half.
Someone described Minneapolis the other day has having the inclusivity and quirkiness of San Francisco, but with the attitude of the Bronx — a fearsome combination.
From Los Angeles Times
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