redoubted

[ ri-dou-tid ]

adjective

1. dreaded; formidable.
2. respected; renowned.

Word History and Origins

Origin of redoubted¹

1375–1425; late Middle English, past participle of redouten to fear, dread. See redoubtable, -ed ²

Example Sentences

It was very unfortunate that the whole establishment stood in unaffected awe of the redoubted Mr Bellamy.

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The landlord told me he himself knew of seven young persons who had fallen before his redoubted sword.

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They were the powerful fleet of those redoubted rovers, and there could be little doubt that they had come up to attack Brill.

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This redoubted hero was prevented, by mixed motives, from joining either party.

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The redoubted Massena boasted that he would drive all the English leopards into the sea, or cut them to pieces.

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Related Words

• acclaimed
• distinguished
• eminent
• esteemed
• famed
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• notable
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• outstanding
• prominent
• well-known