redoubtable
Americanadjective
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to be feared; formidable
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worthy of respect
Other Word Forms
- redoubtableness noun
- redoubtably adverb
Etymology
Origin of redoubtable
First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English redoutable, from Middle French, equivalent to redout(er) “to fear” ( re- re- + douter “to fear, doubt” ) + -able “be capable of”; doubt, -able
Example Sentences
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Elsewhere, his redoubtable work ethic saw him launch a record label and hip-hop magazine Vibe, as well as producing films like The Color Purple and TV shows including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
From BBC
Saka, on the fifth anniversary of his senior Arsenal debut, was particularly redoubtable despite being frequently fouled.
From BBC
One was Tim Moore, the redoubtable Republican speaker of the state House.
From New York Times
An authentic club legend, he wasn't the most gifted, but few have been more popular or more redoubtable.
From BBC
No coach in history has won more games against the Scots than the redoubtable Kiwi.
From BBC
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