as in intimidated
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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
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
She was not daunted by this fact.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
No game challenged it, no app daunted it.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Many small and midsized firms hesitate to integrate new systems, daunted by the cost, complexity or cultural disruption.
—Nicholas Antoine, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That means they won’t be daunted by having to win away from home.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
For the daunted, London designer Anna Haines recommends balancing it with natural materials (like linen, timber, and vintage textiles) to soften its intensity.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Don’t let yourself be daunted; just one step at a time, one thing at a time, all in good time.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Artists for Aid was for and largely by the generation that upended American political discourse after October 7 with campus sit-ins, the generation that hardly seems daunted by the crackdowns against them.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The community wasn’t daunted by the warmth of the day, with crowds lining the streets to watch as floats, marching bands, equestrian groups, community organizations and more marched past, celebrating San Juan Capistrano and the area’s history.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
She was not daunted by this fact.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
No game challenged it, no app daunted it.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Many small and midsized firms hesitate to integrate new systems, daunted by the cost, complexity or cultural disruption.
—Nicholas Antoine, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That means they won’t be daunted by having to win away from home.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
For the daunted, London designer Anna Haines recommends balancing it with natural materials (like linen, timber, and vintage textiles) to soften its intensity.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Don’t let yourself be daunted; just one step at a time, one thing at a time, all in good time.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Artists for Aid was for and largely by the generation that upended American political discourse after October 7 with campus sit-ins, the generation that hardly seems daunted by the crackdowns against them.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunted
Adjective
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The affidavit alleges the group entered the church in a coordinated manner, disrupted the service and intimidated parishioners, forcing it to be cut short.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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For most of the last four years, women concerned for the future of their sports have been confronted with brutal apathy from athletic administrators, government officials, and the courts—and silence from an intimidated public.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Not discouraged by the previous drop, Young then went back to Legette, who made a difficult catch while falling to the ground.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Iran’s hold over the critical Middle Eastern passageway has discouraged activity in the area, triggering a sweeping blockage of oil tankers and a global energy emergency.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Between the first incident involving Itsaragrisil until — and after — Bosch's crowning, Sapini told PEOPLE that she was consistently unnerved by the conditions of the competition.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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The protesters’ allegations against MIRI and CFAR — and more so the way that everyone seemed to be shrugging them off — unnerved Blank.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sean Neave put his hands on his hips and stared, visibly frustrated at Ulrich-Haberland Stadion, in the shadow of the BayArena.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Fed met against the backdrop of elevated inflation that has frustrated many Americans, with prices higher for groceries, rents, and utilities.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And part of me is a little appalled by that.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Coogan said, sounding less appalled than giddy at the figure.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During the lead-up to this month’s primary elections, some voters in Placer County were startled to receive a text message with an image that looked like a law enforcement logo.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Robinson was startled to discover that this applicant intended to sell guns from his apartment in a building downtown, a few blocks from Camden Yards.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Bulls don't seem dismayed despite the weakness.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Magic Mountain removed Revolution’s simple lap bars in 1992 and installed over-the-shoulder restraints — resulting in head-banging headaches for dismayed riders and making the coaster painfully unrideable.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Daunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunted. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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