daunted; daunting; daunts
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the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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His statistics class, especially, was daunting.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The franchise that suddenly came alive again in ’24 was quickly grounded in ’25 and now faces a daunting slate with many unknowns.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Leaders and managers are facing the daunting reality of keeping up with the pace of emerging tech, while at the same time ensuring reliability, trust, and safety are upheld.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That can feel daunting when there's a strange noise inside or something breaks down.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 15 May 2026
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“Daunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunt. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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daunt
verb
ˈdȯnt 
ˈdänt
: to lessen the courage of : make afraid
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