as in discouraging
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in frustrating
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of daunting
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Kurt's key takeaways Navigating the world of online shopping during Black Friday can be a thrilling yet daunting experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Miriam Moore, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
For smaller companies with limited budgets, this can be particularly daunting.
—Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for daunting 
Adjective
But when the trip—or, in this case, when the holiday is over—putting everything away feels daunting.
—Verb
Unless a lender has an in-house team of IT experts developing proprietary technology, the search for a third-party vendor can seem daunting.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunting
Verb
-
This dual approach—discouraging harmful choices while promoting affordable, nutritious alternatives—has the potential to reshape America’s food environment and improve public health for generations to come.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
-
Rejections can be discouraging, but a positive mindset is key to staying resilient in your job search.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
At a meeting in 2009, 194 Columbia Heights came up along with a handful of other troublesome properties.Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
-
But sometimes holiday decorating and cats can be a troublesome combination.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
What’s dismaying is this was yet another opportunity for the Bears to close out a game — in this instance, Williams could have ended things with a 99-yard touchdown drive — and be celebrating a massive performance by the rookie.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
-
The math suggests a dismaying possibility: these votes may very well swing.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Since last summer, artists have been met with troubling behavior from fans.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
-
Several troubling questions arise when Coyote then goes missing from lockup.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Concerns With Imported Toys The report highlights a number of unsettling realities surrounding toys purchased by U.S. consumers directly from online retailers located overseas.Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
-
Simply sharing the final score — Dallas Cowboys 34, Washington Commanders 26 — does not come close to explaining the bizarre ending and unsettling ways the home team lost with contributions from all three phases.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
That Daniel Penny acted to defend others from a frightening figure on the train was of no legal relevance, from the prosecution’s point of view, given that Neely did not have a weapon or threaten a specific passenger directly.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
-
However, Humbert decided to go it alone and ended up being the victim of quite a frightening shark attack.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Not happened yet, but those are the two worrisome things, the tariffs and the debt and deficit.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
-
Perhaps the most worrisome issue is flood management.Letitia Grenier, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Ranked in the preseason Top 25, the Jayhawks limped to a 2-6 start before upsetting 7-1 Iowa State.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
-
The 9-year-old seems to possess that sort of upsetting quality as well.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near daunting
Cite this Entry
“Daunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunting. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share