daunting

/ ˈdɔːntɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing fear or discouragement; intimidating

Derived Forms

• ˈdauntingly, adverb

Example Sentences

The county that’s leading the pack in unprocessed ballots is Los Angeles, with a daunting 1 million ballots left to count.

From Los Angeles Times

But playing a nearly silent woman in a story filled with men was a daunting proposition for Rossellini.

From Los Angeles Times

For Lashana Lynch, playing singer, philanthropist and cultural icon Rita Marley was always going to be daunting.

From Los Angeles Times

Although they still have a daunting, back-loaded schedule that features five of the NFL’s top seven scoring offenses, the Chargers’ average of 12.6 points given up per game is on pace for a franchise record.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2021, Nyarai and her family moved from London to Llanelli, and she said was a "daunting experience" leaving a city where she identified with a lot of people to a predominantly white area.

From BBC

Related Words

• coercion