- present participle of daunt.
daunting
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But I can understand that it feels daunting — especially because you’re now aware of how much sacrifice it takes to pay off significant amounts of debt.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Most weeklies offered a daunting amount of space for small-town editors to fill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Amazon Prime has taken on the daunting task of reviving a much-beloved noughties rom-com.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
It is rare that a single scientific paper shapes how people think about a challenge as daunting as climate change.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
The challenge ahead looked more daunting than ever.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing daunting
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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