Meaning
a very difficult challenge that inspires fear or respect
Primary Function
Adjective-noun collocation to convey strength of difficulty
Communicative Purpose
to acknowledge an intimidating obstacle
Pattern
formidable challenge
Core Structure
formidable challenge
Função primária
Adjective-noun collocation to convey strength of difficulty
Propósito comunicativo
to acknowledge an intimidating obstacle
Situações de gatilho
when planning projects, competing, or embarking on personal growth journeys
Contextos
professional settings, academic discussions, everyday conversation
Padrão
formidable challenge
Estrutura central
formidable challenge
Slots de substituição
formidable obstacle, formidable opponent
Colocados típicos
- pose
- present
- face
- overcome
- meet
Substituições comuns
- daunting challenge
- tremendous challenge
- Herculean task
Erros comuns
*formidible* (spelling error – should be *formidable*)
Similar / contraste
daunting task, colossal challenge, intimidating hurdle
Interferências
'Formidable' implies respect because of difficulty or power; learners may mistakenly use synonyms that lack this nuance.
Família do chunk
- daunting obstacle
- enormous challenge
- uphill battle
Nuance
The term conveys both admiration for the obstacle's magnitude and its perceived threat, often used positively to highlight ambitious goals.
Efeito pragmático
Signals confidence in one’s ability to tackle an immense problem while acknowledging its daunting nature.
Dica de memória
A formidable challenge
Nota
A fixed collocation used to describe a very difficult challenge that commands respect due to its magnitude or complexity. Often used in professional and academic contexts to highlight the significance of an obstacle or task.
Upgrade path
tough challenge → major hurdle → a formidable challenge
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