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formidability

American  
[fawr-muhd-uh-bil-uh-tee, fawr-mid-] / ˌfɔr məd əˈbɪl ə ti, fɔrˌmɪd- /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being formidable.


Example Sentences

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Perceptions of formidability and prestige had a larger impact in societies with more relational mobility -- where group members interact more often with strangers -- and more violence.

From Science Daily

Stripped to their essentials, however, our constitutional processes gain a certain stark formidability.

From Washington Post

The man wore malevolence and formidability as though they were part of the uniform of the day.

From Literature

Still, if Finau can couple his power with this type of flat stick formidability on a regular basis, his 2016 Puerto Rico Open trophy may soon see company.

From Golf Digest

Nevertheless, it was the first silver medal in five years for Tiger, asserting an air of formidability to his return.

From Golf Digest