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daunting







ADJECTIVE
frightening
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For many American families, saving for college is a daunting and nebulous task.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

That’s especially important when you consider how daunting many cancer therapies are.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

She said it could be daunting for young people to experience that change.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

While Will can understand how using Claude Code might be daunting to a newbie, he assures those curious about building that it’s not so hard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The details of preparing for the suffrage parade were daunting, even the simplest ones.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling