daunting
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ//ˈdɔntɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To discourage, intimidate.
- 2
To overwhelm.
noun
- 1
Present participle of daunt.
adjective
- 1
Discouraging; inspiring fear.
- 2
Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.
- 3
Appearing to be difficult; challenging.
“It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning.”
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