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fearsome

[feer-suhm] / ˈfɪər səm /
ADJECTIVE
alarming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awe-inspiring awesome formidable frightening frightful horrible intimidating powerful scary terrible terrifying
WEAK
distressing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calming comforting nice ordinary pleasant soothing
STRONG
weak
ADJECTIVE
afraid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehensive fearful frightened panicked scared
STRONG
alarmed panicky worried
WEAK
skittish timid timorous

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Didier Deschamps' squad have a fearsome front line, including Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike, and the 2022 runners-up were unbeaten in European qualifying.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The 6-foot-6, 284-pound Pelicans forward is just as physical as he is athletic, creating a fearsome combination for defenders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Now he’s the fearsome monster who can’t quite remember the man he used to be.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

In spite of the creature’s fearsome appearance, he was soft as potting clay where the baby was concerned.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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