somewhat formal
: tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with
a daunting [=intimidating, overwhelming] task
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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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/daunting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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