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
Getting food and aid into Gaza has been daunting, he said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Her comeback to the top of the sport has been daunting.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
The challenge has been daunting but exciting for Miller, who lamented that the consistent core of players in Connecticut started to make him feel more like a manager than a coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2023
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
