A single word synonym for “A person not to mess with”
I'm looking for a single word synonym for "A person not to mess with" without explicitly evoking a specific reason, as in "fearsome" for example.
Example in a sentence:
Kidd was an
unfuckwithablepirate for my lack of a better
placeholder.
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asked Jan 9 at 14:46
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I'm looking for a single word synonym for "A person not to mess with" without explicitly evoking a specific reason, as in "fearsome" for example.
Example in a sentence:
Kidd was an
unfuckwithablepirate for my lack of a better
placeholder.
single-word-requests
asked Jan 9 at 14:46
OutmanOutman
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I dunno. I like your word.
– Ian MacDonald
Jan 9 at 18:48
5
How about BAMF?
– MooseBoys
Jan 10 at 3:13
8
"chucknorrisy"?
– Eric Duminil
Jan 10 at 8:12
1
BigBadJohn ? This goes back a ways.
– Walter Mitty
Jan 10 at 11:42
1
It's a great question, and your created word is perfect. Bravo. Note that the somewhat archaic word "redoubtable" does mean precisely unfuckwithable, but it sounds old-fashioned. Fearsome is OK but doesn't sound as cool as unfuckwithable. Note that the common phrasing "John was a person not to be messed with" is a common approach.
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 13:12
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I'm looking for a single word synonym for "A person not to mess with" without explicitly evoking a specific reason, as in "fearsome" for example.
Example in a sentence:
Kidd was an
unfuckwithablepirate for my lack of a better
placeholder.
single-word-requests
asked Jan 9 at 14:46
OutmanOutman
319139
I'm looking for a single word synonym for "A person not to mess with" without explicitly evoking a specific reason, as in "fearsome" for example.
Example in a sentence:
Kidd was an
unfuckwithablepirate for my lack of a better
placeholder.
single-word-requests
single-word-requests
asked Jan 9 at 14:46
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OutmanOutman
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Outman
asked Jan 9 at 14:46
OutmanOutman
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asked Jan 9 at 14:46
OutmanOutman
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asked Jan 9 at 14:46
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I dunno. I like your word.
– Ian MacDonald
Jan 9 at 18:48
5
How about BAMF?
– MooseBoys
Jan 10 at 3:13
8
"chucknorrisy"?
– Eric Duminil
Jan 10 at 8:12
1
BigBadJohn ? This goes back a ways.
– Walter Mitty
Jan 10 at 11:42
1
It's a great question, and your created word is perfect. Bravo. Note that the somewhat archaic word "redoubtable" does mean precisely unfuckwithable, but it sounds old-fashioned. Fearsome is OK but doesn't sound as cool as unfuckwithable. Note that the common phrasing "John was a person not to be messed with" is a common approach.
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 13:12
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98
I dunno. I like your word.
– Ian MacDonald
Jan 9 at 18:48
5
How about BAMF?
– MooseBoys
Jan 10 at 3:13
8
"chucknorrisy"?
– Eric Duminil
Jan 10 at 8:12
1
BigBadJohn ? This goes back a ways.
– Walter Mitty
Jan 10 at 11:42
1
It's a great question, and your created word is perfect. Bravo. Note that the somewhat archaic word "redoubtable" does mean precisely unfuckwithable, but it sounds old-fashioned. Fearsome is OK but doesn't sound as cool as unfuckwithable. Note that the common phrasing "John was a person not to be messed with" is a common approach.
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 13:12
98
98
I dunno. I like your word.
– Ian MacDonald
Jan 9 at 18:48
I dunno. I like your word.
– Ian MacDonald
Jan 9 at 18:48
5
5
How about BAMF?
– MooseBoys
Jan 10 at 3:13
How about BAMF?
– MooseBoys
Jan 10 at 3:13
8
8
"chucknorrisy"?
– Eric Duminil
Jan 10 at 8:12
"chucknorrisy"?
– Eric Duminil
Jan 10 at 8:12
1
1
BigBadJohn ? This goes back a ways.
– Walter Mitty
Jan 10 at 11:42
BigBadJohn ? This goes back a ways.
– Walter Mitty
Jan 10 at 11:42
1
1
It's a great question, and your created word is perfect. Bravo. Note that the somewhat archaic word "redoubtable" does mean precisely unfuckwithable, but it sounds old-fashioned. Fearsome is OK but doesn't sound as cool as unfuckwithable. Note that the common phrasing "John was a person not to be messed with" is a common approach.
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 13:12
It's a great question, and your created word is perfect. Bravo. Note that the somewhat archaic word "redoubtable" does mean precisely unfuckwithable, but it sounds old-fashioned. Fearsome is OK but doesn't sound as cool as unfuckwithable. Note that the common phrasing "John was a person not to be messed with" is a common approach.
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 13:12
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I'd go with Formidable. According to Cambridge Online:
Formidable: adjective: causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
Comparison with other answers so far:
Redoubtable: Means pretty much the same thing, but is more archaic.
No-nonsense: Means the person doesn't mess around. This is not the
same as not to be messed with
Badass: Is informal, and directly suggests the person is violent.
Formidable doesn't directly suggest violence. If you are a formidable
chess player, then your opponents should have fear or respect of your
skills; but you are not a badass because there is nothing violent
about this. Another difference is "That guy is a badass!" usually
means something like "That guy is cool!" and is usually positive, while
"That guy is formidable" is not obviously positive or negative.
Awesome: The word has an archaic meaning of 'inspiring awe' which is
similar to respect. However the modern meaning of the word is just
slang for 'good'. In fact due to language degradation it's a
pretty weak word for good.
Terrific: The archaic meaning is 'inspiring terror' which is like
respect but different. The modern meaning is again just 'good' but
even then it can sound a bit pip pip cheerio old chum British
colonialism.
The formidable trees in Pokemon are formidable because they cannot be cut down. They are stronger than the other cuttable trees. If the stronger trees appeared as obstacles there would be no way through and the came would be impossible to finish.
edited Jan 12 at 21:11
V2Blast
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answered Jan 9 at 15:22
DaronDaron
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I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
1
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
3
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
1
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
1
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
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I sense someone labeled a badass should be avoided!
- Kidd was a badass pirate for my lack of a better placeholder.
badass Collins Dictionary
If you describe someone as a badass, you mean that they are very tough
or violent.
answered Jan 9 at 15:14
lbflbf
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What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
6
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
1
This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
1
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
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Another possiblity is daunting,
tending to overwhelm or intimidate
which would seem a pretty good description of a well-known bad-ass.
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
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I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
1
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
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redoubtable:
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight he faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
[Cambridge]
If you say Kidd was a redoubtable pirate, you say he was formidable as well as someone to be feared (not to be messed with).
answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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Aposematic describes the effect the pirate has on other people by signaling danger.
From Mariam Webster Online:
Aposematic: adjective: being conspicuous and serving to warn
This particular behavior is known from the zooligical sciences and accurately describes the "not to mess with" signal. From Encyclopaedia Britannica online, emphasis added:
Aposematic mechanism, biological means by which a dangerous, or noxious, organism advertises its dangerous nature to potential predators. The predator, having recognized the dangerous organism as an unfavourable prey, thereupon desists from attacking it. Aposematic, or warning, mechanisms have evolved along with protective systems; it is advantageous for the protected organism not to risk the injury that is likely to occur in even a successfully repelled attack by a predator.
The most common aposematic mechanism is the possession of bright,
contrasting colours, such as the black and yellow of many wasps and
the red of ladybird beetles. Other organisms, such as the North
American rattlesnakes, employ acoustic warning systems.
answered Jan 10 at 16:40
TK-421TK-421
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The word you are looking for is a compound adjective, in an attributive use: "no-nonsense"
Kidd was a no-nonsense pirate.
Cambridge Dictionary Online:
no-nonsense;
adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/ US /ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practical and serious, and only interested in doing what is necessary or achieving what is intended, without silly ideas or methods:
a no-nonsense manner/leader
a no-nonsense approach to child-rearing
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
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My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
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invulnerable or
invincible
Both are very strong words.
Blackbeard was thought to be invincible even some time after he was decapitated, as it is legend that his body searched for his head, and his head continued to laugh and talk.
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
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Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
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Trouble
Example usage:
"That one, he's trouble."
Not sure if that usage is current, but it was very common when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's.
answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
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dreadnought
[2]b : one that is among the largest or most powerful of its kind
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadnought
Not in common usage
answered Jan 12 at 4:20
chiliNUTchiliNUT
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I'd go with Formidable. According to Cambridge Online:
Formidable: adjective: causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
Comparison with other answers so far:
Redoubtable: Means pretty much the same thing, but is more archaic.
No-nonsense: Means the person doesn't mess around. This is not the
same as not to be messed with
Badass: Is informal, and directly suggests the person is violent.
Formidable doesn't directly suggest violence. If you are a formidable
chess player, then your opponents should have fear or respect of your
skills; but you are not a badass because there is nothing violent
about this. Another difference is "That guy is a badass!" usually
means something like "That guy is cool!" and is usually positive, while
"That guy is formidable" is not obviously positive or negative.
Awesome: The word has an archaic meaning of 'inspiring awe' which is
similar to respect. However the modern meaning of the word is just
slang for 'good'. In fact due to language degradation it's a
pretty weak word for good.
Terrific: The archaic meaning is 'inspiring terror' which is like
respect but different. The modern meaning is again just 'good' but
even then it can sound a bit pip pip cheerio old chum British
colonialism.
The formidable trees in Pokemon are formidable because they cannot be cut down. They are stronger than the other cuttable trees. If the stronger trees appeared as obstacles there would be no way through and the came would be impossible to finish.
edited Jan 12 at 21:11
V2Blast
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answered Jan 9 at 15:22
DaronDaron
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I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
1
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
3
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
1
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
1
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
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I'd go with Formidable. According to Cambridge Online:
Formidable: adjective: causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
Comparison with other answers so far:
Redoubtable: Means pretty much the same thing, but is more archaic.
No-nonsense: Means the person doesn't mess around. This is not the
same as not to be messed with
Badass: Is informal, and directly suggests the person is violent.
Formidable doesn't directly suggest violence. If you are a formidable
chess player, then your opponents should have fear or respect of your
skills; but you are not a badass because there is nothing violent
about this. Another difference is "That guy is a badass!" usually
means something like "That guy is cool!" and is usually positive, while
"That guy is formidable" is not obviously positive or negative.
Awesome: The word has an archaic meaning of 'inspiring awe' which is
similar to respect. However the modern meaning of the word is just
slang for 'good'. In fact due to language degradation it's a
pretty weak word for good.
Terrific: The archaic meaning is 'inspiring terror' which is like
respect but different. The modern meaning is again just 'good' but
even then it can sound a bit pip pip cheerio old chum British
colonialism.
The formidable trees in Pokemon are formidable because they cannot be cut down. They are stronger than the other cuttable trees. If the stronger trees appeared as obstacles there would be no way through and the came would be impossible to finish.
edited Jan 12 at 21:11
V2Blast
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answered Jan 9 at 15:22
DaronDaron
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I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
1
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
3
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
1
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
1
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
|
show 9 more comments
I'd go with Formidable. According to Cambridge Online:
Formidable: adjective: causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
Comparison with other answers so far:
Redoubtable: Means pretty much the same thing, but is more archaic.
No-nonsense: Means the person doesn't mess around. This is not the
same as not to be messed with
Badass: Is informal, and directly suggests the person is violent.
Formidable doesn't directly suggest violence. If you are a formidable
chess player, then your opponents should have fear or respect of your
skills; but you are not a badass because there is nothing violent
about this. Another difference is "That guy is a badass!" usually
means something like "That guy is cool!" and is usually positive, while
"That guy is formidable" is not obviously positive or negative.
Awesome: The word has an archaic meaning of 'inspiring awe' which is
similar to respect. However the modern meaning of the word is just
slang for 'good'. In fact due to language degradation it's a
pretty weak word for good.
Terrific: The archaic meaning is 'inspiring terror' which is like
respect but different. The modern meaning is again just 'good' but
even then it can sound a bit pip pip cheerio old chum British
colonialism.
The formidable trees in Pokemon are formidable because they cannot be cut down. They are stronger than the other cuttable trees. If the stronger trees appeared as obstacles there would be no way through and the came would be impossible to finish.
edited Jan 12 at 21:11
V2Blast
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answered Jan 9 at 15:22
DaronDaron
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I'd go with Formidable. According to Cambridge Online:
Formidable: adjective: causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult:
Comparison with other answers so far:
Redoubtable: Means pretty much the same thing, but is more archaic.
No-nonsense: Means the person doesn't mess around. This is not the
same as not to be messed with
Badass: Is informal, and directly suggests the person is violent.
Formidable doesn't directly suggest violence. If you are a formidable
chess player, then your opponents should have fear or respect of your
skills; but you are not a badass because there is nothing violent
about this. Another difference is "That guy is a badass!" usually
means something like "That guy is cool!" and is usually positive, while
"That guy is formidable" is not obviously positive or negative.
Awesome: The word has an archaic meaning of 'inspiring awe' which is
similar to respect. However the modern meaning of the word is just
slang for 'good'. In fact due to language degradation it's a
pretty weak word for good.
Terrific: The archaic meaning is 'inspiring terror' which is like
respect but different. The modern meaning is again just 'good' but
even then it can sound a bit pip pip cheerio old chum British
colonialism.
The formidable trees in Pokemon are formidable because they cannot be cut down. They are stronger than the other cuttable trees. If the stronger trees appeared as obstacles there would be no way through and the came would be impossible to finish.
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I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
1
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
3
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
1
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
1
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
|
show 9 more comments
13
I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
1
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
3
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
1
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
1
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
13
13
I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
I believe this is the closest to what I wanted, but I can't help but have a positive connotation for "formidable" because of French!
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:30
1
1
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
Awesome (or terrific) would be quite good alternatives for causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone, especially the former (which also fits your good at whatever it is… definition well).
– Will Crawford
Jan 9 at 17:12
3
3
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
I agree with this answer if the person "not to be messed with" is generally assumed to only use above-board tactics. Formidable opponents generally don't cheat to win, whereas a person "not to be messed with" generally keeps all options on the table...
– geneSummons
Jan 9 at 18:25
1
1
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
You can also find a few more common, similar words that haven't been mentioned yet in a thesaurus entry
– BlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
Jan 10 at 7:41
1
1
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
A Robinet is an example of what are sometimes called faux-amis. The word sounds like the English Robin but is actually the French word for Faucet.
– Daron
Jan 10 at 14:14
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I sense someone labeled a badass should be avoided!
- Kidd was a badass pirate for my lack of a better placeholder.
badass Collins Dictionary
If you describe someone as a badass, you mean that they are very tough
or violent.
answered Jan 9 at 15:14
lbflbf
20k22571
What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
6
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
1
This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
1
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
add a comment |
I sense someone labeled a badass should be avoided!
- Kidd was a badass pirate for my lack of a better placeholder.
badass Collins Dictionary
If you describe someone as a badass, you mean that they are very tough
or violent.
answered Jan 9 at 15:14
lbflbf
20k22571
What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
6
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
1
This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
1
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
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I sense someone labeled a badass should be avoided!
- Kidd was a badass pirate for my lack of a better placeholder.
badass Collins Dictionary
If you describe someone as a badass, you mean that they are very tough
or violent.
answered Jan 9 at 15:14
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I sense someone labeled a badass should be avoided!
- Kidd was a badass pirate for my lack of a better placeholder.
badass Collins Dictionary
If you describe someone as a badass, you mean that they are very tough
or violent.
answered Jan 9 at 15:14
lbflbf
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answered Jan 9 at 15:14
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What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
6
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
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This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
1
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
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What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
6
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
1
This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
1
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
What I'm exactly looking for is to describe someone solely based on the factor of unfuckwithability alone without explaining why. It's not only the tough or the badass, you could also say that "Kidd was a Machiavellian" or "malignant" for example.
– Outman
Jan 9 at 15:23
6
6
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
@Outman even after 4 answers and your comment, it is more unclear what your are seeking, especially a single word for such.
– lbf
Jan 9 at 15:27
1
1
This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
This fits the question better because it's a noun not an adjective.
– Max Williams
Jan 10 at 10:03
1
1
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
A badass is generally seen as a compliment - you wouldn't use it for someone you didn't like. Saying they weren't to be messed with covers all areas.
– Lio Elbammalf
Jan 14 at 12:03
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Another possiblity is daunting,
tending to overwhelm or intimidate
which would seem a pretty good description of a well-known bad-ass.
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
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I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
1
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
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Another possiblity is daunting,
tending to overwhelm or intimidate
which would seem a pretty good description of a well-known bad-ass.
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
8,1731126
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I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
1
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
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Another possiblity is daunting,
tending to overwhelm or intimidate
which would seem a pretty good description of a well-known bad-ass.
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
8,1731126
Another possiblity is daunting,
tending to overwhelm or intimidate
which would seem a pretty good description of a well-known bad-ass.
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
8,1731126
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
8,1731126
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
8,1731126
answered Jan 10 at 4:26
WhatRoughBeastWhatRoughBeast
8,1731126
8,1731126
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I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
1
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
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1
I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
1
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
1
1
I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
I'm not sure I've ever seen "daunting" describe a person. Is that usage common?
– piojo
Jan 10 at 7:30
1
1
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
@piojo - Nope. I have seen it but not often. Seems like a good use, though.
– WhatRoughBeast
Jan 10 at 12:49
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
It seemed like a daunting task to overcome his opponent. Daunting to me also conveys that something is do-able, but discouraging.
– Jim Wolff
Jan 11 at 11:03
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
@piojo Common enough. “Joe was widely regarded as a daunting opponent, due to his history of effortlessly decapitating dozens of highly skilled adversaries in personal combat.”
– HopelessN00b
Jan 11 at 18:54
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
Maybe it's regional, or it depends on the genre of books you read. My first thought was that this is definitely incorrect usage, but I'm willing to believe it's a matter of style. (I read it as the opposite of personification: referring to a person as a situation, much akin to nouning a verb.)
– piojo
Jan 12 at 5:21
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redoubtable:
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight he faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
[Cambridge]
If you say Kidd was a redoubtable pirate, you say he was formidable as well as someone to be feared (not to be messed with).
answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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redoubtable:
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight he faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
[Cambridge]
If you say Kidd was a redoubtable pirate, you say he was formidable as well as someone to be feared (not to be messed with).
answered Jan 9 at 15:05
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redoubtable:
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight he faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
[Cambridge]
If you say Kidd was a redoubtable pirate, you say he was formidable as well as someone to be feared (not to be messed with).
answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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redoubtable:
very strong, especially in character; producing respect and a little fear in others:
Tonight he faces the most redoubtable opponent of his boxing career.
[Cambridge]
If you say Kidd was a redoubtable pirate, you say he was formidable as well as someone to be feared (not to be messed with).
answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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answered Jan 9 at 15:05
Tushar RajTushar Raj
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Aposematic describes the effect the pirate has on other people by signaling danger.
From Mariam Webster Online:
Aposematic: adjective: being conspicuous and serving to warn
This particular behavior is known from the zooligical sciences and accurately describes the "not to mess with" signal. From Encyclopaedia Britannica online, emphasis added:
Aposematic mechanism, biological means by which a dangerous, or noxious, organism advertises its dangerous nature to potential predators. The predator, having recognized the dangerous organism as an unfavourable prey, thereupon desists from attacking it. Aposematic, or warning, mechanisms have evolved along with protective systems; it is advantageous for the protected organism not to risk the injury that is likely to occur in even a successfully repelled attack by a predator.
The most common aposematic mechanism is the possession of bright,
contrasting colours, such as the black and yellow of many wasps and
the red of ladybird beetles. Other organisms, such as the North
American rattlesnakes, employ acoustic warning systems.
answered Jan 10 at 16:40
TK-421TK-421
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Aposematic describes the effect the pirate has on other people by signaling danger.
From Mariam Webster Online:
Aposematic: adjective: being conspicuous and serving to warn
This particular behavior is known from the zooligical sciences and accurately describes the "not to mess with" signal. From Encyclopaedia Britannica online, emphasis added:
Aposematic mechanism, biological means by which a dangerous, or noxious, organism advertises its dangerous nature to potential predators. The predator, having recognized the dangerous organism as an unfavourable prey, thereupon desists from attacking it. Aposematic, or warning, mechanisms have evolved along with protective systems; it is advantageous for the protected organism not to risk the injury that is likely to occur in even a successfully repelled attack by a predator.
The most common aposematic mechanism is the possession of bright,
contrasting colours, such as the black and yellow of many wasps and
the red of ladybird beetles. Other organisms, such as the North
American rattlesnakes, employ acoustic warning systems.
answered Jan 10 at 16:40
TK-421TK-421
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Aposematic describes the effect the pirate has on other people by signaling danger.
From Mariam Webster Online:
Aposematic: adjective: being conspicuous and serving to warn
This particular behavior is known from the zooligical sciences and accurately describes the "not to mess with" signal. From Encyclopaedia Britannica online, emphasis added:
Aposematic mechanism, biological means by which a dangerous, or noxious, organism advertises its dangerous nature to potential predators. The predator, having recognized the dangerous organism as an unfavourable prey, thereupon desists from attacking it. Aposematic, or warning, mechanisms have evolved along with protective systems; it is advantageous for the protected organism not to risk the injury that is likely to occur in even a successfully repelled attack by a predator.
The most common aposematic mechanism is the possession of bright,
contrasting colours, such as the black and yellow of many wasps and
the red of ladybird beetles. Other organisms, such as the North
American rattlesnakes, employ acoustic warning systems.
answered Jan 10 at 16:40
TK-421TK-421
231313
Aposematic describes the effect the pirate has on other people by signaling danger.
From Mariam Webster Online:
Aposematic: adjective: being conspicuous and serving to warn
This particular behavior is known from the zooligical sciences and accurately describes the "not to mess with" signal. From Encyclopaedia Britannica online, emphasis added:
Aposematic mechanism, biological means by which a dangerous, or noxious, organism advertises its dangerous nature to potential predators. The predator, having recognized the dangerous organism as an unfavourable prey, thereupon desists from attacking it. Aposematic, or warning, mechanisms have evolved along with protective systems; it is advantageous for the protected organism not to risk the injury that is likely to occur in even a successfully repelled attack by a predator.
The most common aposematic mechanism is the possession of bright,
contrasting colours, such as the black and yellow of many wasps and
the red of ladybird beetles. Other organisms, such as the North
American rattlesnakes, employ acoustic warning systems.
answered Jan 10 at 16:40
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answered Jan 10 at 16:40
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The word you are looking for is a compound adjective, in an attributive use: "no-nonsense"
Kidd was a no-nonsense pirate.
Cambridge Dictionary Online:
no-nonsense;
adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/ US /ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practical and serious, and only interested in doing what is necessary or achieving what is intended, without silly ideas or methods:
a no-nonsense manner/leader
a no-nonsense approach to child-rearing
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
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My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
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The word you are looking for is a compound adjective, in an attributive use: "no-nonsense"
Kidd was a no-nonsense pirate.
Cambridge Dictionary Online:
no-nonsense;
adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/ US /ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practical and serious, and only interested in doing what is necessary or achieving what is intended, without silly ideas or methods:
a no-nonsense manner/leader
a no-nonsense approach to child-rearing
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
2,08573164
2
My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
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The word you are looking for is a compound adjective, in an attributive use: "no-nonsense"
Kidd was a no-nonsense pirate.
Cambridge Dictionary Online:
no-nonsense;
adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/ US /ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practical and serious, and only interested in doing what is necessary or achieving what is intended, without silly ideas or methods:
a no-nonsense manner/leader
a no-nonsense approach to child-rearing
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
2,08573164
The word you are looking for is a compound adjective, in an attributive use: "no-nonsense"
Kidd was a no-nonsense pirate.
Cambridge Dictionary Online:
no-nonsense;
adjective [ before noun ] UK /ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/ US /ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practical and serious, and only interested in doing what is necessary or achieving what is intended, without silly ideas or methods:
a no-nonsense manner/leader
a no-nonsense approach to child-rearing
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
2,08573164
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
2,08573164
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
2,08573164
answered Jan 9 at 15:07
user58319user58319
2,08573164
2,08573164
2
My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
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2
My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
2
2
My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
My grandma was no-nonsense... I don't think that word evokes the picture that OP is trying to draw with his pirate.
– JeffC
Jan 11 at 20:08
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invulnerable or
invincible
Both are very strong words.
Blackbeard was thought to be invincible even some time after he was decapitated, as it is legend that his body searched for his head, and his head continued to laugh and talk.
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
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invulnerable or
invincible
Both are very strong words.
Blackbeard was thought to be invincible even some time after he was decapitated, as it is legend that his body searched for his head, and his head continued to laugh and talk.
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
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invulnerable or
invincible
Both are very strong words.
Blackbeard was thought to be invincible even some time after he was decapitated, as it is legend that his body searched for his head, and his head continued to laugh and talk.
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
invulnerable or
invincible
Both are very strong words.
Blackbeard was thought to be invincible even some time after he was decapitated, as it is legend that his body searched for his head, and his head continued to laugh and talk.
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
answered Jan 9 at 18:10
MikePMikeP
27014
27014
Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
add a comment |
Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
Hi Mike, this might end up a good answer but at the moment it's just an unsubstantiated personal opinion. An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. Can I suggest you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of the two words (linked to the source) and why they are "very strong"? For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
Jan 10 at 3:24
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Trouble
Example usage:
"That one, he's trouble."
Not sure if that usage is current, but it was very common when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's.
answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
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Trouble
Example usage:
"That one, he's trouble."
Not sure if that usage is current, but it was very common when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's.
answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
add a comment |
Trouble
Example usage:
"That one, he's trouble."
Not sure if that usage is current, but it was very common when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's.
answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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Trouble
Example usage:
"That one, he's trouble."
Not sure if that usage is current, but it was very common when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's.
answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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answered Jan 14 at 3:22
KorvinStarmastKorvinStarmast
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answered Jan 14 at 3:22
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That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
add a comment |
That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
That's a good word! But consider you might say "That little girl is trouble" and not mean the same as "she's not to be messed with".
– Daron
Jan 14 at 14:05
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
@Daron Yes, the usage varies with context.
– KorvinStarmast
Jan 14 at 14:29
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dreadnought
[2]b : one that is among the largest or most powerful of its kind
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadnought
Not in common usage
answered Jan 12 at 4:20
chiliNUTchiliNUT
532415
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dreadnought
[2]b : one that is among the largest or most powerful of its kind
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadnought
Not in common usage
answered Jan 12 at 4:20
chiliNUTchiliNUT
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dreadnought
[2]b : one that is among the largest or most powerful of its kind
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadnought
Not in common usage
answered Jan 12 at 4:20
chiliNUTchiliNUT
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dreadnought
[2]b : one that is among the largest or most powerful of its kind
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadnought
Not in common usage
answered Jan 12 at 4:20
chiliNUTchiliNUT
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answered Jan 12 at 4:20
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answered Jan 12 at 4:20
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I dunno. I like your word.
– Ian MacDonald
Jan 9 at 18:48
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How about BAMF?
– MooseBoys
Jan 10 at 3:13
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"chucknorrisy"?
– Eric Duminil
Jan 10 at 8:12
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BigBadJohn ? This goes back a ways.
– Walter Mitty
Jan 10 at 11:42
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It's a great question, and your created word is perfect. Bravo. Note that the somewhat archaic word "redoubtable" does mean precisely unfuckwithable, but it sounds old-fashioned. Fearsome is OK but doesn't sound as cool as unfuckwithable. Note that the common phrasing "John was a person not to be messed with" is a common approach.
– Fattie
Jan 11 at 13:12