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  • present participle of daunt.
Definitions

daunting







ADJECTIVE
frightening
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Antonyms




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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




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