: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
Examples of daunting in a Sentence
Few things are more daunting than having to speak in front of a large crowd.
Shakespeare's plays can be daunting for a young reader.
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For example, selecting an air purifier can be a daunting task, with over 900 products on the market.
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Charles O. Stanier, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
And finding the perfect gift for dad doesn't have to be daunting.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Charles O. Stanier, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
And finding the perfect gift for dad doesn't have to be daunting.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for daunting
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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunting. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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daunting
adjective
daunt·ing
ˈdȯnt-iŋ 
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
dauntingly
adverb
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