: 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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Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Most of the proposals required congressional action, a daunting task when the Senate was controlled by Republicans and the House by Democrats.
—Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Managing your inbox can quickly become a daunting task.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunting. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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daunting
adjective
daunt·ing
ˈdȯnt-iŋ 
: tending to overwhelm or intimidate
a daunting task
dauntingly
adverb
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