daunting
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- dauntingly adverb
Example Sentences
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Her look was daunting; wry and flinty and knowing.
From Literature
Organizing a visit for eight girls is especially daunting, particularly when they are on different budgets, which seems to be the case here.
From MarketWatch
While this math is daunting, a little preparation can go a long way.
From Barron's
The delays have complicated an already daunting task for the duo who have been catapulted into Paris Haute Couture Week and the fashion stratosphere, which some designers spend a lifetime hoping to enter.
From Barron's
Other aspects were daunting: Cities, the authors said, were too stressful for dogs.
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