How to Use daunting in a Sentence

daunting

adjective

• 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.
• The first daunting task was to identify and bury the dead.
  — David Guttenfelder, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2023
• But Ball State coach Mike Neu faces the most daunting start.
  — Michael Marot, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2023
• But the daunting aspects of the mission are not lost on him.
  — Ruby Mellen, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
• As is the case with most cast iron cookware, care can be a bit daunting.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
• But even in first and business class, the prospect of such a long journey can be daunting.
  — Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2023
• Even getting up to brush his teeth felt like a daunting task.
  — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
• Oh, his four home runs and his 1.013 OPS are daunting, but neither are near the top of the majors.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023
• Anything that feels like a ceiling or a cap, and that starts to feel daunting.
  — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2023
• But the prospect of engaging with the health care system was daunting.
  — Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 14 Sep. 2023
• But choosing one from the brigade of pale swatches on the hardware store wall can be daunting.
  — Raya Rockwood, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023
• There's no need for eye contact, which can be daunting.
  — Marc Silver, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
• Increasing the value of your home doesn’t have to be daunting.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
• Selecting the best tiles is somewhat of a daunting task.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
• But with so many different styles, fits, and brands out there, where to start can feel daunting.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
• The challenge of finding the perfect gift can be daunting but fear not with these Amazon gems.
  — Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
• But the truth is that falling in love secretly is daunting.
  — Samantha Mann, ELLE, 1 Aug. 2023
• But Tuberville is faced with a daunting statistic — the number of holds could balloon to 650 by year's end.
  — David Sivak, Washington Examiner, 12 July 2023
• There’s also the daunting task of handling their estate.
  — Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
• Decorating your kitchen for fall doesn't have to be a daunting task.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
• The sheer density and traffic of India’s big cities is a bit daunting.
  — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
• With so many dog food additives and options in the market, choosing the right one can be a daunting task.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2023
• Lane insists the prospect of three years living in a room with no natural light isn’t daunting.
  — Francesca Street, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
• Some caregivers will inevitably need to place Mom or Dad in a home—and for those who do, the decision can be daunting.
  — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 4 Dec. 2023
• My first line of defense when faced with these daunting prices is to use frequent flyer miles.
  — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2023
• The thought of bringing new life into the world while also trying to keep tethered to your own can be daunting.
  — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
• The emotional toll and the ripple effects on a person’s life can be even more daunting.
  — Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
• While posing nearly naked might seem like a daunting way to get back in the modeling game, Helvin wasn't fazed.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
• In Europe, the near shore is crowded, and farming the ocean further offshore can be daunting, with high winds and waves.
  — Juliet Eilperin, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2023

Last Updated: 6 May 2024