adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of daunt form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   . Mildly afraid or worried by some upcoming situation.

   "I was daunted by the prospect of interviewing such a heavyweight politician."

Adjective

1. 1
   caused to show discomposure wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

affrightedafraidalarmedbotheredbotheredchicken

Example

More examples

"Girl as she was, Joan was not daunted at all."

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