fear|some «FIHR suhm», adjective.
3. to be dreaded; formidable: »
[His] mien and manner lend credence to his fearsome reputation (Saturday Evening Post). His [Babe Ruth's] presence turned the New Yorkers into the most fearsome team in baseball (Time).
–fear´some|ly, adverb.
–fear´some|ness, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.