daunt
verb (used with object)
to overcome with fear; intimidate.
has been daunting
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present perfect progressiveof daunt (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Maron’s production output has been daunting since the earliest days of “WTF,” churning out two episodes a week to build an archive surpassing 1600 installments.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2025
Her comeback to the top of the sport has been daunting.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
For designers, the challenges of having cash flow and having enough to cover their bills has been daunting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2020
And I’m starting to increase my social support system beyond the confines of the internet, which has been daunting, but it’s helping a lot.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 19, 2018
Yet for all this firepower, the Justice Department has found that bringing cases against kleptocrats has been daunting, and seizing their assets even harder still.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2016
