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fearsomeness

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While Lee Duveneck’s dominant Man of the Cloth had authoritative moments, he failed to sustain his character’s fearsomeness.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 17, 2025

He is the canny underdog who, with skill and wits, makes up for what he lacks in fearsomeness and brawn.

From Seattle Times Apr. 22, 2022

Each time, the flames blazed with a demonic fearsomeness, as if I were Jimi Hendrix and the grill was my guitar.

From Washington Post Jul. 21, 2017

He's got stature and a fearsomeness, and he's also got this twinkle.

From BBC Dec. 24, 2013

Near the steps they slowed down, moved cautiously around the house, for there was a certain fearsomeness about visitors too.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck