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redoubtable

Adjective

IPA /rɪˈdaʊtəbl/

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Strong or capable enough to command respect and sometimes fear.

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redoubtable/rɪˈdaʊtəbl/

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An opponent has a strong record
Their skill commands respect
Others find facing them intimidating

A redoubtable person has impressive strengths that command respect and sometimes fear.

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Their redoubtable grandmother organised the whole event herself.
The young debaters faced a redoubtable opponent in the final.

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redoubtable — Strong or capable enough to command respect and sometimes fear.

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Strong or capable enough to command respect and sometimes fear.

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Word origin

From Old French redoutable, related to redouter, meaning fear.

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The b in redoubtable is silent, as it is in doubt.

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