How to Use daunting in a Sentence

daunting

adjective

• 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.
• Their task could not be more daunting.
  — Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
• That’s the most daunting part of it.
  — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
• That’s a daunting load for any skater.
  — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
• At first, this felt like a daunting task.
  — Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
• The role was too good to turn down, but the task was still daunting.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022
• Now comes a daunting round two for Democrats.
  — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
• Even getting up to brush his teeth felt like a daunting task.
  — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
• Pawing through those is a daunting task.
  — William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
• Woods was nine shots behind, a daunting task even on two good legs.
  — Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2022
• That is a huge, daunting task that won’t happen overnight.
  — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
• That seemed like a very daunting challenge.
  — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
• And now, there are fresh headwinds that make the math even more daunting.
  — John W. Diamond, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
• And now, there are fresh headwinds that make the math even more daunting.
  — John W. Diamond, Fortune, 12 June 2026
• As is the case with most cast iron cookware, care can be a bit daunting.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
• The step up in pressure and stage at such a young age might seem daunting to most.
  — Ben Morse, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
• Yes, this can be the most daunting change for many, but the payoff is worth it.
  — Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
• Three-year-olds and 95-year-olds may find this daunting — me too.
  — Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022
• The Thunder will pose a much more daunting task.
  — John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
• Ben and his dad worked on one case at a time so the editing wouldn’t be too daunting.
  — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
• But the task of caring for bereft children is just as daunting.
  — Salwan Georges, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
• Even as a young player, Langer says the course can be daunting.
  — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 7 Apr. 2022
• The lineup is deeper and far more daunting than it’s been in years.
  — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
• And finding the perfect gift for dad doesn't have to be daunting.
  — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
• Brooksby is no sure thing, but his section of the draw is not daunting.
  — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
• The city has a set of unique challenges that make the problem seem daunting.
  — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 May 2022
• Planning a solo trip can feel both thrilling and daunting.
  — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
• There are greater damages that will be far more daunting to repair.
  — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
• Deficits on the road, as Sturm pointed out, have been more daunting.
  — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026