badassed
Intimidatingly cool, fierce
Badassed is an emphatic form of badass, describing someone tough, formidable, or impressively skilled: That was the most badassed thing I've ever seen.
The added syllable intensifies the adjective, though badass alone usually suffices.
The word carries admiration rather than criticism—being badassed is desirable.
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- daringAdventurous courage
intrepid · audacious · gutsy · ballsy · nervy · plucky · spunky · lionhearted
Having great strength
- dominantHaving superior influence
- unstoppableImpossible to halt
- invincibleIncapable of being defeated
- mightyHaving great power
commanding · imposing · impressive · masterful · authoritative · overwhelming · fierce · intense
Resisting authority or control
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- maverickIndependent-minded rule-breaker
- renegadeDeserter of a cause
- outlawFugitive from justice
anti-establishment · rule-breaking · boundary-pushing · unapologetic · uncompromising · take-no-prisoners · in-your-face · provocative
Continuing without pause
- unstoppableImpossible to halt
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
unwavering · persistent · dogged · indomitable · resolute · steadfast · iron-willed · unshakable
Conveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
steely-eyed · stone-cold · no-nonsense · battle-scarred · grizzled · weathered · tattooed
Able to recover quickly
- ruggedTough and uneven
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
battle-tested · street-smart · scrappy · hard-nosed · thick-skinned · iron-willed · steely · rough-and-tumble
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
daring · intrepid · audacious · gutsy · ballsy · nervy · plucky · spunky · lionhearted · valiant
powerful
Having great strength
- dominantHaving superior influence
- unstoppableImpossible to halt
- invincibleIncapable of being defeated
mighty · commanding · imposing · impressive · masterful · authoritative · overwhelming · fierce · intense · hardcore
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- maverickIndependent-minded rule-breaker
- renegadeDeserter of a cause
outlaw · anti-establishment · rule-breaking · boundary-pushing · unapologetic · uncompromising · take-no-prisoners · in-your-face · provocative · subversive
relentless
Continuing without pause
- unstoppableImpossible to halt
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
single-minded · unwavering · persistent · dogged · indomitable · resolute · steadfast · iron-willed · unshakable · unflinching
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
daunting · steely-eyed · stone-cold · no-nonsense · battle-scarred · grizzled · weathered · tattooed
resilient
Able to recover quickly
hardened · battle-tested · street-smart · scrappy · hard-nosed · thick-skinned · iron-willed · steely · rough-and-tumble · war-torn
badassedcowardly
Without bravery or nerve
chicken · scared · fearful · lily-livered · fainthearted