Synonyms for

Daunting

Verb / ˈdɔ:ntɪŋ / Another word for daunting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

making someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

Synonyms & similar words

scareaway dash scareoff frightenoff pall daunt frightenaway intimidating scare intimidating scary frightening challenging overwhelming daresay formidable disheartening discouraging off-putting offensive irritating exasperating irksome vexing troublesome annoying bothersome baffling puzzling

Synonyms by register

Formal

intimidating formidable challenging disheartening

Informal

tough hard scary no joke

Literary

awe-inspiring overwhelming dread-inducing

Antonyms

easy simple manageable straightforward uncomplicated effortless trivial

Common collocations

  • daunting task
  • daunting prospect
  • daunting challenge
  • daunting experience
  • daunting amount
  • daunting journey
  • daunting reality

Word family

noun dauntlessness
verb daunt
adjective daunting
adverb dauntingly

Usage note

Daunting implies a sense of being overwhelmed by the difficulty or size of something. It is often used to describe tasks, challenges, or prospects that seem difficult to face or accomplish.

Example sentences

  1. The thought of giving a speech in front of the whole school was daunting for the shy girl.
  2. Climbing the tall mountain was a daunting task for the inexperienced hiker.
  3. The amount of work she had to complete before the deadline was daunting.
  4. The haunted house was a daunting place to visit on Halloween night.
  5. The thought of starting a new school in a different country can be daunting.

Quotes

  • Life is tough, and things don't always work out well, but we should be brave and go on with our lives. - Chinonye J. Chidolue
  • It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. - Albert Einstein
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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