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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The renewed surge in energy prices is a particular burden for Germany's heavy industry, in sectors ranging from steel to chemicals, which was also struggling with weak demand in export markets and fierce Chinese competition.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Online platform LinkedIn reported competition for roles is fierce among young people, with chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman offering some tips to job seekers on CVs.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The mayor’s alternative — a 9.5% across-the-board property-tax hike — faced fierce pushback.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The intrusion of e-bikes is sparking a fierce backlash from traditional trail users and forcing land managers into a confusing new debate over safety and fairness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They lost the Bendable Bookworm medal to the Northeast team after a fierce game of Dewey Decimal Twister.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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