: 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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However, the numbers involved are so daunting that many people don't see a realistic way to get into the market.
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30 June 2026
Thankfully, for the creators who do find admin work more daunting, there is the option of outsourcing as well.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Thankfully, for the creators who do find admin work more daunting, there is the option of outsourcing as well.
—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Jorts are notoriously difficult to shop for—arguably more daunting than jeans.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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daunting
adjective
daunt·ing
ˈdȯnt-iŋ 
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
dauntingly
adverb
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