Definitions

fierce

[feers] / fɪərs /

ADJECTIVE

violent, menacing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angry bold brutal cutthroat dangerous ferocious fiery furious intense murderous passionate powerful raging relentless savage stormy strong terrible vehement vicious

WEAK

animal ape awful barbarous bloodthirsty blustery boisterous brutish cruel enraged fell feral flipped frightening horrible howling impetuous infuriated malevolent malign primitive raving tempestuous threatening tigerish truculent tumultuous uncontrollable untamed venomous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm cold cool dull gentle good happy indifferent kind mild moderate nice pleasant quiet tame uncaring unpassionate weak

WEAK

meek nonviolent peaceful tender unthreatening

Example Sentences

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But he said competition was fierce for this highly sought-after profile.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

To revive its market share amid fierce competition, Volkswagen has invested heavily in China and launched the tech-forward ID.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He said the government, which has been coming under fierce criticism for the widespread insecurity across Nigeria, commended the troops.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Hood County locals are relentless in their fight against the data centers, packing county meetings and town halls and voicing their fierce opposition to the facilities threatening to transform their charming, small-town community.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

She stared at Jeremy, and he saw something terrible in her eyes, fierce and sad and angry all at the same time.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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