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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
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Frank is daunted and steps back, but the other staffers pull him up.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Maybe you’re daunted by the weightlifting section at the gym.
—Outside, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Frank is daunted and steps back, but the other staffers pull him up.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Maybe you’re daunted by the weightlifting section at the gym.
—Outside, 16 Jan. 2026
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
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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The presence of weapons can escalate confrontations, transform peaceful demonstrations into volatile situations and potentially chill the speech of others who feel intimidated.—
Bryan Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even so, he was discouraged from pursuing a career in music.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some borrowers have become discouraged by the wait, experts say.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Florida House Republicans, who assembled a redistricting committee last summer, have been frustrated by the slower pace set by DeSantis.—
Michael Van Sickler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ava Mattox, 32, was looking to connect with other readers, frustrated by how few Americans read for pleasure these days.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wall Street is coming off a losing week after increasing geopolitical tensions unnerved investors.—
Sean Conlon,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investors were unnerved by Mali’s imposition of the new mining code, as well as punitive measures that included legal action against the company and the jailing of four of its employees.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The unconscionable treatment of maids in Alma’s era finds uncomfortable parallels in the 1980s, when Angelika is both appalled and intrigued by the leering looks of her uncle Uwe (Konstantin Lindhorst).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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And part of me is a little appalled by that.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dwayne was startled when a scout approached him and referred to his son as an NBA prospect.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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If guests are startled — or, more likely, amused — at your father’s being tieless and wearing sneakers, that is his problem.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These tend to involve love affairs or status issues or shock revelations and result in dismayed reactions and abrupt comeuppances for previously unflappable characters.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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