: 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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Initially, Harlin was less fazed by the daunting task of shooting three films in less than two months.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Figuring out what to see can be daunting, so on Tuesday night festival producers offered a free preview for Fringe fans.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Figuring out what to see can be daunting, so on Tuesday night festival producers offered a free preview for Fringe fans.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunting. Accessed 19 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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