Added 10 October 2026
daunting
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adjective
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about daunting at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Discouraging; inspiring fear.
- Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.
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Appearing to be difficult; challenging.
It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning.
noun
- gerund of daunt. The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation. The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming.
- The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation.
- The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming.
verb
- present participle and gerund of daunt
Origin
From daunt + -ing.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)