redoubtable
Inspiring awe, fear
Redoubtable describes someone or something formidable and commanding respect, often tinged with fear.
A redoubtable opponent is one you'd rather not face: She was a redoubtable debater who never lost an argument.
The word is literary and slightly old-fashioned, carrying a sense of earned reputation rather than mere intimidation.
Discouraging through difficulty
- challengingHard to accomplish
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- relentlessContinuing without pause
inexorable · implacable · stern · rigorous · uncompromising · unflinching · resolute · determined
Conveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- overwhelmingIntensely excessive in force
- alarmingProvoking fear or anxiety
- frighteningInspiring terror or alarm
terrifying · ominous · dread · formidable · awe-inspiring · commanding · dominating · forbidding
Greatly respected, admired
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- prestigiousHaving high standing
reputable · venerable · illustrious · acclaimed · renowned · celebrated · revered · admired
daunting
Discouraging through difficulty
- challengingHard to accomplish
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
relentless · inexorable · implacable · stern · rigorous · uncompromising · unflinching · resolute · determined · indomitable
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- overwhelmingIntensely excessive in force
- alarmingProvoking fear or anxiety
frightening · terrifying · ominous · dread · formidable · awe-inspiring · commanding · dominating · forbidding · looming
esteemed
Greatly respected, admired
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
prestigious · reputable · venerable · illustrious · acclaimed · renowned · celebrated · revered · admired · legendary
redoubtableinsignificant
Lacking importance or consequence
negligible · feeble · weak · pathetic · puny
redoubtabledisreputable
Having poor standing
undistinguished · unremarkable · obscure · unknown · unsung
redoubtablereassuring
Restoring calm or confidence
nonthreatening · comforting · soothing · unthreatening · calming
doubt, doubtful, dubious, doubter, undoubted, redoubt, dubiously, indubitable, redoubts