a formidable opponent. A long examination is more formidable than a short test.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
for|get´ta|ble|ness — for|get|ta|ble «fuhr GEHT uh buhl», adjective. that can or is likely to be forgotten; not memorable: »a forgettable face, forgettable characters. –for|get´ta|ble|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
un´for|see´a|ble|ness — un|fore|see|a|ble «UHN fr SEE uh buhl, fohr », adjective. not foreseeable; that cannot be forseen: »an unforeseeable delay. –un´for|see´a|ble|ness, noun. –un´fore|see´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
for|get|ta|ble — «fuhr GEHT uh buhl», adjective. that can or is likely to be forgotten; not memorable: »a forgettable face, forgettable characters. –for|get´ta|ble|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
for|mi|da|ble — «FR muh duh buhl, fr MIHD uh », adjective. hard to overcome; hard to deal with; to be dreaded: »a formidable opponent. A long examination is more formidable than a short test. ╂[< Latin formīdābilis < formīdāre dread < formīdō terror,… … Useful english dictionary
for´ci|ble|ness — for|ci|ble «FR suh buhl, FOHR », adjective. 1. made or done by force; using force: »a forcible entrance into a house. 2. Figurative. having or showing force; strong; powerful or effective; convincing: »a forcible speaker. –for´ci|ble|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
re|spon´si|ble|ness — re|spon|si|ble «rih SPON suh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. obliged or expected to account (for, to); accountable; answerable. »Each pupil is responsible for the care of the books given h. The people had given him his command, and to the people … Useful english dictionary
fa´vor|a|ble|ness — fa|vor|a|ble «FAY vuhr uh buhl, FAYV ruh », adjective. 1. favoring; approving: »a favorable opinion. “Yes” is a favorable answer to a request. The committee gave a favorable report on the secretary s plan. SYNONYM(S): kindly, friendly,… … Useful english dictionary
ad|vis´a|ble|ness — ad|vis|a|ble «ad VY zuh buhl», adjective. 1. to be advised or recommended; wise; sensible; suitable: »It is not advisable for him to go to school while he is still sick. A hot air furnace is not advisable for a large building. SYNONYM(S): prudent … Useful english dictionary
an´swer|a|ble|ness — an|swer|a|ble «AN suhr uh buhl, AHN », adjective. 1. responsible or accountable (to someone for something): »The club treasurer is held answerable to the club for the money given to him. SYNONYM(S): liable, amenable. 2. that can be answered:… … Useful english dictionary
a|vail´a|ble|ness — a|vail|a|ble «uh VAY luh buhl», ad, noun. –adj. 1. that can be used: »The saw is not available for the job; Father is using it. SYNONYM(S): usable, obtainable, handy. 2. that can be had: »All available tickets were sold. SYNONYM(S): accessible. 3 … Useful english dictionary
