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redoubtable

/rɪˈdaʊtəbl/
re · doubt · a · ble rɪ · ˈdaʊt · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. causing or deserving great fear or respect; very powerful and impressive
中文释义
令人敬畏的, 可怕的
Significado en Español
temible, formidable
한국어 뜻
두려운, 경외심을 불러일으키는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng sợ, đáng nể
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Example Sentence

Despite his calm demeanor, he was a redoubtable opponent in the debate.

尽管他表现得很冷静,但他在辩论中是一个令人敬畏的对手。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
redoubt (fortress) + -able (having...quality) → formidable or fearsome defensive power
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the phrase “a redoubtable leader,” the word “redoubtable” most nearly means:

  1. A timid
  2. B formidable
  3. C ordinary
  4. D insignificant
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B — formidable. “redoubtable” means adj. causing or deserving great fear or respect; very powerful and impressive

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ champion had never once lost a single match in her whole career.

  1. A feeble
  2. B harmless
  3. C redoubtable
  4. D weak
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C — redoubtable. “redoubtable” means adj. causing or deserving great fear or respect; very powerful and impressive

Common questions about “redoubtable”

What does “redoubtable” mean?

redoubtable — adj. causing or deserving great fear or respect; very powerful and impressive. In Chinese: 令人敬畏的, 可怕的.

How do you pronounce “redoubtable”?

redoubtable is pronounced /rɪˈdaʊtəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · doubt · a · ble.

How do you use “redoubtable” in a sentence?

Despite his calm demeanor, he was a redoubtable opponent in the debate. (尽管他表现得很冷静,但他在辩论中是一个令人敬畏的对手。)

What are synonyms for “redoubtable”?

formidable, impressive, fearsome, respectable — all close in meaning to redoubtable (adj. causing or deserving great fear or respect; very powerful and impressive).

Is “redoubtable” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. redoubtable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “redoubtable”?

redoubt (fortress) + -able (having...quality) → formidable or fearsome defensive power

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