- present participle of daunt.
daunting
Example Sentences
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While the overall price tag of healthcare in retirement may seem daunting, the costs will likely be spread out over decades, noted Ryan Viktorin, a vice president and financial consultant with Fidelity.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
He wore the terror for us, making life’s big mysteries seem just a little less daunting — even if they, like Neill, will always be unpredictable.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Josh Adams believes Wales' daunting Nations Championship fixture against South Africa will be the litmus test of their progress under Steve Tandy.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
You realize that the challenges posed by climate change, however scary and daunting, aren’t insurmountable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
I overheard references to daunting GPAs, too, and to horseback riding championships and symphony orchestras.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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