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daunting

adjective as in frightening

noun as in intimidation

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Ireland, however, must look forward to 2026, which begins with a daunting Six Nations visit to holders France on 5 February.

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Even when the fixes are relatively easy, updating any part of your home to make it more energy-efficient can seem daunting.

For the first seven interviews, he was denied legal advice and found the experience "very daunting".

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The Irish set themselves up perfectly for the daunting Test with world champions South Africa next Saturday by posting a record win for them over the Wallabies.

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Stepping up to the LPGA, complete with a deep gallery of onlookers and a phalanx of Secret Service agents surrounding her, could have been daunting.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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