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daunting

daunting /ˈdɑːntɪŋ/ adjective
daunting
/ˈdɑːntɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of DAUNTING
[more daunting; most daunting] somewhat formal
: tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with使人畏惧的;使人气馁的

— dauntingly

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 8477 COCA: 7463

daunting

adjective

daunt·​ing ˈdȯn-tiŋ How to pronounce daunting (audio)
ˈdän-
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
dauntingly adverb

Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

Etymology

see daunt

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daunting was in the 13th century
TOEFL BNC: 8477 COCA: 7463

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