daunted; daunting; daunts
Examples of daunt in a Sentence
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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To be clear, a public nuisance suit would face daunting odds.
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Aziz Huq, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Creating a space with the perfect balance of relaxation and stimulation during the cold winter months can feel daunting, but Guest is sharing tips for designing your home to beat the winter blues.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Frank is daunted and steps back, but the other staffers pull him up.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Corey Rich / Netflix Climbing a 1,667-foot skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment would be daunting for most people, but not Honnold.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
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Aziz Huq, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Creating a space with the perfect balance of relaxation and stimulation during the cold winter months can feel daunting, but Guest is sharing tips for designing your home to beat the winter blues.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Frank is daunted and steps back, but the other staffers pull him up.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Corey Rich / Netflix Climbing a 1,667-foot skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment would be daunting for most people, but not Honnold.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for daunt
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“Daunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunt. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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daunt
verb
ˈdȯnt 
ˈdänt
: to lessen the courage of : make afraid
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