daunting
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- dauntingly adverb
Example Sentences
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Embarking on this undertaking may sound daunting but that’s what Greenberg thrives on.
From Los Angeles Times
In an effort to show how serious Plaid was taking the challenge, ap Iorwerth said the "enormity" of the task ahead of them can "all feel daunting at times".
From BBC
Dangerously high radiation levels make removing melted fuel and other debris from the plant hit by a huge tsunami in 2011 the most daunting challenge in the decades-long decommissioning project.
From Barron's
Going it alone felt less daunting because AI could help.
Jumping from that, to being given responsibility for a new line from a well-known company, would appear daunting to many, but Hamblin says he is "deluded enough to not really feel the pressure".
From BBC
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