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- Dictionaryredoubtable/rɪˈdaʊtəbl/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent: humorous "he was a redoubtable debater"
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REDOUBTABLE definition: 1. very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others: 2. very…. Learn more.
The meaning of REDOUBTABLE is causing fear or alarm : formidable. How to use redoubtable in a sentence. Did you know?
If you describe someone as redoubtable, you respect them because they have a very strong character, even though you are slightly afraid of them.
Redoubtable means honorable, maybe even intimidatingly so. If your grandmother worked tirelessly to raise four kids on her own and started her own taxi cab business and to this day, keeps all of her cabbies in line, she is without a doubt redoubtable.
Redoubtable definition: that is to be feared; formidable. . See examples of REDOUBTABLE used in a sentence.
Definition of redoubtable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 1. Arousing fear or awe; formidable. 2. Worthy of respect or honor. [Middle English redoubtabel, from Old French redoutable, from redouter, to dread : re-, re- + douter, to doubt, fear; see doubt.] re·doubt′a·bly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
