- present participle of daunt.
daunting
Example Sentences
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The Kochs recognize that the notion of embedding 41 distinct ideas in a business and applying them to every action might seem daunting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Although she did eventually get to see three scripts before production began, joining “Ted Lasso” was daunting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
If you’re in your 20s, that can make the prospect daunting, because you might not have much saved.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Regardless, Minghella’s film is an utterly beautiful and romantic story, a daunting feat considering how equally beautiful, though different, its source material is.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I thought it was a bit daunting to always call it ‘the supercomputer.’
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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