formidableness

American  

[fawr-muhd-uh-buhl-nis, fawr-mid-] / ˈfɔr məd ə bəl nɪs, fɔrˈmɪd- /

noun

1. the state or quality of being formidable; formidability.

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Example Sentences

Perhaps it’s just to set up a return to formidableness in the remaining episodes, but here it doesn’t play to Jackson’s strengths.

From New York Times

When Otto stared at Rhaenyra with a new respect for her formidableness as she soared off, I’m guessing he was pondering future clashes as much as the present one.

From New York Times

But the contrast in their styles is deceptive: the two lawyers are evenly matched in terms of their aggression, determination and formidableness.

From The Guardian

When I speak with young people beginning their careers I often tell them that in spite of the apparent formidableness of the adults around them—their mastery of office systems, their professional accomplishments, their sheer ability to last—almost everyone begins every day just trying to keep up their morale.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has a foulmouthed, teasing charm, and a formidableness that makes people think twice, and often a third and fourth time, before mentioning something they’re not sure he’ll like.

From New York Times