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Definitions

fierce

[feers] / fɪərs /
ADJECTIVE
violent, menacing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angry bold brutal cutthroat dangerous ferocious fiery furious intense murderous passionate powerful raging relentless savage stormy strong terrible vehement vicious
WEAK
animal ape awful barbarous bloodthirsty blustery boisterous brutish cruel enraged fell feral flipped frightening horrible howling impetuous infuriated malevolent malign primitive raving tempestuous threatening tigerish truculent tumultuous uncontrollable untamed venomous wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic calm cold cool dull gentle good happy indifferent kind mild moderate nice pleasant quiet tame uncaring unpassionate weak
WEAK
meek nonviolent peaceful tender unthreatening

Example Sentences

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After successful races, there’s fierce competition for staff positions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi - a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration - from her post as America's top law enforcement officer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A fierce and prolific interdisciplinary artist, Ayewa is showing no signs of slowing down her creative output while pursuing a career in higher education.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Soon I was another fierce 10,000 stepper, marching in silent competition not only with fellow ringbearers, but also with normal people enjoying an afternoon stroll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Uncle Max wasn’t fierce, either, but like others, he saved vacation days, crossed state lines, and came home for National Picnic.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.