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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
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
For the spice-averse crowd, don’t be daunted by the chiles — the hot chocolate’s rich milkiness brings the potential punch down to a gentle prickle on the tongue.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
So, Miami’s Jewish community refused to be daunted or falter in their own celebrations of Hanukkah, which began Sunday at sundown.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Even Ed, a man who’s been rocking stadiums on his own for years now, seems a little daunted by the size and scale of the Eras Tour.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
Many, in their Chanel flats, tweed jackets and handbags made of jumbo pearls, appeared daunted by the prospect, however fantastical, of riding public transportation.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
Gobel is not daunted by the graphic content.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
For the spice-averse crowd, don’t be daunted by the chiles — the hot chocolate’s rich milkiness brings the potential punch down to a gentle prickle on the tongue.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
So, Miami’s Jewish community refused to be daunted or falter in their own celebrations of Hanukkah, which began Sunday at sundown.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Even Ed, a man who’s been rocking stadiums on his own for years now, seems a little daunted by the size and scale of the Eras Tour.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
Many, in their Chanel flats, tweed jackets and handbags made of jumbo pearls, appeared daunted by the prospect, however fantastical, of riding public transportation.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunted
Adjective
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But for those who might feel intimidated or not go because areas might be sold out or too crowded, Gateway Park is really the gateway to the outdoors.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Dec. 2025
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With this big change, the museum has worked to create a space where visitors to feel immersed in art without feeling intimidated to learn.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In each case, agents shot at drivers or into moving cars – a practice that has largely been discouraged by law enforcement because of risks to public safety.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Malinin’s parents, Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov, both gifted skaters who competed in the Olympics for Uzbekistan, discouraged him from toddling onto the ice as a boy.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fans were frustrated, and a growing number were opting to stay home rather than attend key late November/December games at M&T Bank Stadium, with an AFC North title still within the Ravens’ reach.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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But while Coogan racked up millions of views for his YouTube explainers about political figures like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, he was frustrated by the hours of prep work that went into producing a single episode.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the creation of the fetishes, with their bits of bone, dirt, plants, and other objects, also unnerved enslavers and colonists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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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
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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According to a Facebook post shared by Friends of Horsey Seals, the startled angler had just caught a fish and was attempting to place it into his net when the seal suddenly popped up and went for the same catch.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Newton appeared startled but was compliant as she was handcuffed.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The Coalition was dismayed, for example, when the city adjusted a plan to prohibit private vehicles from the city’s main downtown artery, Market Street, by allowing Waymo, Uber, and Lyft to drive there.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
9 Dec. 2025
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As the wedding continued, Ellie was surprised — and dismayed — to see more female guests also wearing white.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Daunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunted. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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