daunting

Example Sentences

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Discussing his new role, he said it was a "privilege" but also "daunting", because "we've got massive cuts, but we don't want to cut things that affect residents".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

While picking through the Google Flights options, several of them reached the daunting realization that their basic economy tickets would cost them somewhere between $600 and $700.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

All five immediately faced daunting hurdles, from looming election dates to uncertain litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

And when you’re in that place, a full reset can feel not just daunting, but impossible.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

But the more letters you wrote to me, and the more of yourself you gave, the more daunting my task became.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer