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fearsome

[feer-suhm]

adjective

  1. causing fear.

    a fearsome noise.

  2. causing awe or respect.

    a fearsome self-confidence.

  3. afraid; timid.



fearsome

/ ˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. frightening

  2. timorous; afraid

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • fearsomely adverb
  • fearsomeness noun
  • ˈڱ𲹰dz adverb
  • ˈڱ𲹰dzԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fearsome1

First recorded in 1760–70; fear + -some 1
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MacKinnon is fact-checking Didion in real time, refusing to let her apply her fearsome talent for story-spinning to her own life.

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And polio, the fearsome nemesis of American families in the 1950s, from 16,300 to zero.

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Collectively, the Bruins comprise one of the most fearsome lineups in the country, having piled up a team-record 28 mercy-rule wins.

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His quipped response reflected the Northern Irishman's fearsome reputation at Quail Hollow.

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The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.

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