Daunting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Daunting is an adjective meaning Discouraging; inspiring fear.
Meaning
Discouraging; inspiring fear.
More Meanings
- Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.
- Appearing to be difficult; challenging.
- gerund of daunt.
- present participle and gerund of daunt
Example Sentences
Abd-ool-Azeez gave the stranger a daunting look, but coolly proceeded.
Temp[est]. [...] Emily is for ever giggling. / Sir D[avid] D[aw]. She is not singular in that: go where I will, they giggle; that is rather daunting, you must think.
As for his menacing and daunting threats / I nill regard him nor his Daniſh power: / For if he come to fetch her forth my Realme, / I will prouide him ſuch a banquet here.
Deathes daunting dart where so his buffet lights, / Shall shape no change within my friendly corse: / But dead or liue, in heauen, in earth, in hell, / I wilbe thine where so my carkase dwell.
Word Forms
- dauntings
Synonyms for daunting
Depending on context, synonyms include disconcerting, dismaying, formidable, frightening, unnerving, unsettling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intimidating, discouraging, intimidate, redoubtable, terrific, terrifying.
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