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Meaning of daunting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

daunting

Pronunciation:/ˈdɔːntɪŋ//ˈdɔntɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To discourage, intimidate.

  2. To overwhelm.

noun

Definitions

  1. Present participle of daunt.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Discouraging; inspiring fear.

    Synonyms:disconcertingdismayingformidablefrighteningunnervingunsettling
    Antonyms:undaunting

  2. Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.

    Synonyms:intimidating
    Antonyms:undaunting

  3. Appearing to be difficult; challenging.

    Example: It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning.

    Synonyms:formidableintimidating
    Antonyms:undaunting
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/daunthttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/daunting

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