Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing Results for "daunting"
See Also:
  • present participle of daunt.
Definitions

daunting







ADJECTIVE
frightening
Synonyms
Antonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His new defence secretary Jarvis now faces the daunting task of helping Sir Keir finalise a defence investment plan that his predecessor had said "could make the country less safe" in its current form.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Writing a column about Victoria’s Secret is daunting for a man—at least for this man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Identifying a doctor to take care of you or someone in your family is a daunting task.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

At different times, my three children began to ask me daunting questions about God.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Many had been separated from loved ones during the fire and now had the daunting task of searching through a ruined city for them.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy




Vocabulary lists containing daunting


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "daunting" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com