daunted; daunting; daunts
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the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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Choosing the right paint color for a room can be daunting.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
After a daunting 2024, in which multiple family members faced cancer, 2025 was a bit brighter for most.
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That may be daunting for the Rebels because Ole Miss’ rematch with Tulane was eerily similar to the first meeting.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
After a daunting 2024, in which multiple family members faced cancer, 2025 was a bit brighter for most.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
That may be daunting for the Rebels because Ole Miss’ rematch with Tulane was eerily similar to the first meeting.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Daunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunt. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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daunt
verb
ˈdȯnt 
ˈdänt
: to lessen the courage of : make afraid
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