daunting
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adjective \ˈdȯn-tiŋ\Definition of DAUNTING
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate <a daunting task>
— daunt·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of DAUNTING
- 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.
First Known Use of DAUNTING
13th century
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