as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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Recent Examples of daunted
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
But John Michell was not daunted by this.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Aramayo, who plays Elrond in The Rings of Power, knew that the role would be a real challenge but he wasn’t daunted.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
New to biking and daunted by Boise’s busy streets?
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
Enright hasn’t been daunted by any assignment or environment during his first three months as a big-leaguer.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
With so many occasions throughout the year for gift giving, even the bravest shoppers can be daunted by picking a present that’s cool enough for a teenager.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
But John Michell was not daunted by this.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Aramayo, who plays Elrond in The Rings of Power, knew that the role would be a real challenge but he wasn’t daunted.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
New to biking and daunted by Boise’s busy streets?
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
Enright hasn’t been daunted by any assignment or environment during his first three months as a big-leaguer.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunted
Verb
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If what once felt easy starts to get complicated, don’t be discouraged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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That quickly discouraged Cleveland from rushing through big-bodied personnel, though the Browns tried to no avail against the Pats' base and nickel personnel packages.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers are a great team, but the Phillies are likely not looking at them and feeling intimidated.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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While exhibitions are the biggest draw, the site has also welcomed more than 5,000 people to its open days, including 1,600 students from nearby schools who might feel intimidated to step into Chanel’s offices in central Paris.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That can impact on squad unity, with individuals frustrated by their lack of chances.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith’s next point is what ticked off Barkley, who was visibly frustrated at the desk.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But over the past year, YouTube’s domination of The Gauge has unnerved executives at some competitors.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Opposition Peronists hope to build on their unexpectedly wide victory in Buenos Aires provincial elections last month, which unnerved markets.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How shocked and appalled and offended everyone seems to be by this.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
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Abramovich looked appalled and said the club’s sporting director Frank Arnesen had told him Gomis was a top priority.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In one of the film’s least subtle moments, a dazed Bruce is startled to attention.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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The man, whose name was Mike, looked startled and confused.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Millerites, as Miller’s followers came to be called, were inevitably dismayed when the window came and went without biblical incident, a collective reaction known as the Great Disappointment.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Despite the fallout, Allen appeared more dismayed than angry at Hollywood’s reaction.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Daunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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