daunting
Britishadjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- dauntingly adverb
Example Sentences
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It was daunting fun to write about, too, and I almost missed it.
From Los Angeles Times
England face a daunting task at the Gabba in Brisbane to level the series with Australia masters of pink-ball Tests -- winning 13 out of 14 matches under lights.
From Barron's
Analysts say Amazon’s reputation for reliable delivery and a forgiving return policy means it might be less daunting to buy high-price items on the company’s website than other marketplaces.
“It’s a little daunting at times, you know. I’ll be honest with you about it.”
From Los Angeles Times
Ireland, however, must look forward to 2026, which begins with a daunting Six Nations visit to holders France on 5 February.
From BBC
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