Choose the correct SYNONYM for redoubtable from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → formidable
Redoubtable means worthy of respect or fear because of strength or skill, said of a person or opponent. Its synonym is formidable.
Example: The team faced a redoubtable opponent in the final.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) flimsy | weak and easily broken (nearly the opposite of redoubtable) | The flimsy tent blew away in the storm. |
| (2) perplexing | confusing, hard to understand (it says nothing about strength or respect) | The last question in the paper was perplexing. |
| (3) formidable (answer) | inspiring fear or respect through being powerful or capable (both words describe someone strong enough to be feared and respected) | She is a formidable debater. |
| (4) voluble | talking a lot and quickly (it may be confused with "valuable", but it does not mean redoubtable) | Our voluble guide talked all the way to the fort. |
| Synonyms of redoubtable: formidable, fearsome, mighty, impressive Antonyms of redoubtable: flimsy, feeble, weak, harmless Also asked in CUET (UG): perplex – 18-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 1, 30-08-2022 Slot 1 formidable – 21-05-2025 Slot 2, 17-06-2023 Slot 2 voluble – 29-05-2026 Slot 2, 16-05-2025 Slot 1, 19-07-2024 Slot 1, 23-05-2023 Slot 2 |