How to Use daunting in a Sentence

daunting

adjective

• 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.
• The role was too good to turn down, but the task was still daunting.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022
• But when the trip—or, in this case, when the holiday is over—putting everything away feels daunting.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
• That’s quite daunting, obviously, but to have such a warm reception was so nice for me.
  — Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
• With all the variety on offer (color, texture, fiber content), choosing the perfect yarn for a first project can be daunting.
  — Connie Chang, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
• Amid all of these pressures, mortgage interest rates have also been rising sharply, making monthly payments even more daunting.
  — Mia Taylor, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2022
• Awaiting him is the daunting task of taking over a team coming off a sixth straight losing season and a program that's a shell of what once was one of the biggest brands in the college game.
  — Eric Olson, ajc, 29 Nov. 2022
• And immigrants face a daunting array of discouragements.
  — Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
• Brown was a sharecropper’s son who overcame daunting obstacles, both in and outside the Navy, to become its first Black fighter pilot.
  — Brian MacQuarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Nov. 2022
• For Gregory’s son Christian, curating the material that would help shape his father’s legacy was a daunting task.
  — Michael Anthony Neal, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
• For smaller companies with limited budgets, this can be particularly daunting.
  — Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
• Getting the plane certified will be daunting, with regulators more cautious after two deadly Boeing Max crashes.
  — David Koenig, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2022
• The 10-mile roundtrip hike to the top of Mount Ida might sound daunting.
  — Estes Park Trail-Gazette, The Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2024
• The start is steep and daunting, but worth the challenge.
  — Doug Mayer, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023
• The first daunting task was to identify and bury the dead.
  — David Guttenfelder, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2023
• But Ball State coach Mike Neu faces the most daunting start.
  — Michael Marot, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2023
• But the daunting aspects of the mission are not lost on him.
  — Ruby Mellen, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
• The step up in pressure and stage at such a young age might seem daunting to most.
  — Ben Morse, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
• One of the most daunting challenges was dealing with the icy waters of the Bay.
  — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
• As is the case with most cast iron cookware, care can be a bit daunting.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
• Going through the gear list for this trip can be daunting.
  — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Mar. 2023
• But even in first and business class, the prospect of such a long journey can be daunting.
  — Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2023
• And finding the perfect gift for dad doesn't have to be daunting.
  — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
• Even getting up to brush his teeth felt like a daunting task.
  — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
• Oh, his four home runs and his 1.013 OPS are daunting, but neither are near the top of the majors.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023
• Even with the recent help from the Knicks and Nets (as well as the work of the Heat), the Heat’s closing schedule still is daunting.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
• Anything that feels like a ceiling or a cap, and that starts to feel daunting.
  — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2023
• Kurt's key takeaways Navigating the world of online shopping during Black Friday can be a thrilling yet daunting experience.
  — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
• But the task of caring for bereft children is just as daunting.
  — Salwan Georges, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024