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- [ri-dou-tuh-buh l]
- /rɪˈdaʊ tə bəl/
- /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bl̩/
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- [ri-dou-tuh-buh l]
- /rɪˈdaʊ tə bəl/
Definitions of redoubtable word
- adjective redoubtable that is to be feared; formidable. 1
- adjective redoubtable commanding or evoking respect, reverence, or the like. 1
- adjective redoubtable formidable 1
- adjective redoubtable If you describe someone as redoubtable, you respect them because they have a very strong character, even though you are slightly afraid of them. 0
- adjective redoubtable to be feared; formidable 0
- adjective redoubtable worthy of respect 0
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Origin of redoubtable
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English redoutable < Middle French, equivalent to redout(er) to fear (re- re- + douter to fear, doubt) + -able -able
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Parts of speech for Redoubtable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
redoubtable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
redoubtable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for redoubtable
adj redoubtable
- dire — causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible: a dire calamity.
- doughty — steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- formidable — causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent.
- frightening — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
adverb redoubtable
- formidably — causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent.
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