formidability
Americannoun
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The fact that study participants across cultures perceived a lower male voice pitch as conferring formidability and high social status suggests that these characteristics were likely conferred to our ancestors as well, Puts said.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 8, 2024
A move that produced results; after an uneven tournament, McIlroy had a semblance of formidability on the greens in his final round, firing a six-under 64.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 26, 2017
He has also frequently worried about the formidability of Assad’s air defenses, a mixture of Soviet-era missiles and jets, mostly along Syria’s western coast.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 11, 2014
Florida State: The Seminoles lost a decent measure of formidability when forward Chris Singleton injured his foot on Feb. 12.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2011
He had soft places and was girdled with a ponderous stomach and huge buttocks, but the weight did not diminish his formidability.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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