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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word redoubtable, which means causing fear or alarm, or illustrious and worthy of respect. See examples of redoubtable in sentences and related words in the thesaurus.
Redoubtable definition: that is to be feared; formidable. . See examples of REDOUBTABLE used in a sentence.
redoubtable: 1 adj inspiring fear “"a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnston” Synonyms: formidable , unnerving alarming frightening because of an awareness of danger adj worthy of respect or honor “born of a redoubtable family” Synonyms: reputable having a good reputation
Redoubtable means very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others. Learn how to use this literary or humorous adjective with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.
The earliest known use of the word redoubtable is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for redoubtable is from 1421, in the writing of H. Luttrell. redoubtable is a borrowing from French.
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a redoubtable leader He was dreading his interview with the redoubtable Mrs Fitton. Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French redoutable , from redouter ‘to fear’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + douter ‘to doubt’.
Redoubtable means someone or something that is very strong, powerful, or fearsome. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.
