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Daunting
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Simple meaning
What does Daunting mean?
Daunting means seeming hard or intimidating.
Dictionary definition
Seeming difficult, challenging, or intimidating before you begin.
Example sentences
Daunting in a sentence
easy
The long hike looked daunting at first.
medium
Studying for a big test can feel daunting until you make a plan.
hard
The project seemed daunting, but the team broke it into smaller steps.
Synonyms
Words like Daunting
intimidatingUse when something makes a person feel nervous or unsure.
challengingUse when something takes effort and skill.
Antonyms
Opposite words
easyUse when something does not take much effort.
manageableUse when something feels possible to handle.
Word family
Daunting word family
Base word
daunt
adjective
daunting
Seeming hard or intimidating.
adjective
undaunted
Not discouraged by difficulty.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does daunting mean?
Daunting means seeming difficult, challenging, or intimidating before you begin.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses daunting correctly?
This sentence uses daunting to describe something that seems difficult or intimidating.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of daunting?
Manageable means possible to handle, which contrasts with daunting.
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