daunting — seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 벅차고 어려워 보이는, 위축시키는
Korean pronunciation: 돈-팅 (강세: 돈)
Example Sentences
- Learning to drive seemed daunting at first, but now I can parallel park like a ninja.
- The pile of homework on my desk looked so daunting that I decided to take a nap instead.
- Public speaking may seem daunting, but remember that the audience is probably more scared of you than you are of them.
daunting
ADJECTIVE//ˈdɔːntɪŋ//
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
This looks impossibly difficult
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Though the peak seems daunting and haunting, the heart keeps wanting!
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Origin
From the verb 'daunt,' which comes from Old French 'danter' meaning 'to tame' or 'to conquer,' derived from Latin 'domitare' meaning 'to tame.' The suffix '-ing' transforms it into an adjective or present participle form.
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“Learning to drive seemed daunting at first, but now I can parallel park like a ninja.”
“The pile of homework on my desk looked so daunting that I decided to take a nap instead.”
“Public speaking may seem daunting, but remember that the audience is probably more scared of you than you are of them.”
“The prospect of cooking for twenty people was daunting until I discovered the magic of ordering pizza.”
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