: 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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Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
This creates a complex path filled with negotiation, transparency, and political challenges—equally as daunting as the scientific and technological ones.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Large format photography is celebrated for its precision but can be daunting to master.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
What was the most daunting part of approaching that transition?
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunting. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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daunting
adjective
daunt·ing
ˈdȯnt-iŋ 
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
dauntingly
adverb
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