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/
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
The hiker looked up at the vertical rock wall, facing a daunting climb.
DON'T(do not) + ING(action) — the massive "DON'T" warning sign makes the dark cave a daunting place to enter.
The giant's taunting laugh made the battle ahead look daunting.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
daunt (to intimidate, from Old French danter) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = daunting
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“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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