Vocabulary
Formidable
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Urdu meaning
خوفناک، ڈراﺅنا، ہیبت ناک
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Initially formed as a security cooperation group over two decades ago, the SCO has evolved into a formidable forum for trade and economic development.
- A formidable linguist, he was fluent in Arabic (including the local Bedu dialect), French and English.
- PAKISTAN, which has one of the world`s largest armies, has emerged as a formidable military power.
- This is a formidable legacy, and along the way the party transformed the nature of Pakistan`s economy, even if via a set of reforms that ultimately proved abortive.
- However, given the dismal investment climate and concerns over a potential political and labour backlash, the task appears formidable.
Synonyms
intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening, terrifying, petrifying.
Antonyms
pleasant-looking, comforting, easy, weak.
Curator example
“a formidable opponent”
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