: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
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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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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But entering the phone business was a daunting task back then, even for Apple.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
But Matt Brittin, who was last week appointed the BBC’s 18th director-general in 104 years, has a more daunting in-tray than predecessors.
—Ian King, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
State Farm’s filings to the Supreme Court cited a daunting array of statistics.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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daunting
adjective
daunt·ing
ˈdȯnt-iŋ 
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
dauntingly
adverb
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