daunt
verb (used with object)
to overcome with fear; intimidate.
was daunting
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past progressiveof daunt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But transporting filled bottles across oceans to Americans fighting overseas was daunting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
But it definitely was daunting — I think that was actually my first day on set, was a scene with her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
“It was daunting at times, but through it all, what sustained me was the passion I saw every day from great storytellers, innovators, leaders and people around the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
She said it was daunting at first, as many actors in the cast already knew each other from previous seasons, but that she soon felt "part of the family".
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
The prospect of seeing even a fraction of them was daunting.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
