Definition of daunting
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
- a daunting task
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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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Although performing Elton John's hits in the presence of the Rocket Man himself might be a daunting task to some, Ed Sheeran didn't feel the nerves.
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That’s seemed to me like a daunting task, but officials assured me their staff was up to the challenge.
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President Trump’s recent call to reduce opioid prescriptions by one-third over the next three years may seem like a daunting task, even unrealistic.
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But with so much attraction and entertainment to choose from, picking out where to go and what to do can be a daunting task—especially if your group includes first-timers.
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But shelling out an excessive amount of cash for this special occasion is a daunting task.
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Pitching coach Chris Bosio, who doesn’t get enough credit for the Cubs’ rebuild, has a daunting task in trying to get Jordan Zimmermann (5.60 ERA over two seasons) and the rest of the ’ staff back on track.
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That team has the daunting task of opening its NCAA Tournament run in Boise, Idaho against heavily favored Arizona.
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Making selections can be a daunting task, especially since mot folks choosing winners probably didn't watch as enough college basketball to feel truly informed.
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Origin and Etymology of daunting
see daunt
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined above
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Definition of daunting for English Language Learners
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: tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with
DAUNTING Defined for Kids
Definition of daunting for Students
: likely to discourage or frighten
a daunting challenge
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