English Explanatory Dictionary

daunting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Discouraging; inspiring fear.
  2. Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.
  3. Appearing to be difficult; challenging.
noun
  1. gerund of daunt.
  2. The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation.
  3. The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of daunt

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-daunting.wav /ˈdɔntɪŋ/

Word forms

daunting more daunting most daunting dauntings

Etymology

From daunt + -ing.

Synonyms

disconcerting dismaying formidable frightening unnerving unsettling intimidating taming vanquishing

Antonyms

undaunting

Related words

daunt dauntedly daunter dauntless dauntlessly undauntable undaunted undauntedly undauntedness

Derived words

dauntingly dauntingness undaunting undauntingly
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