Daunting

//ˈdɔːntɪŋ//

Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Verb

Adjective

The word "daunting" can be used as adjective, noun, verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

dauntingly dauntingness undaunting undauntingly

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Inflected/Variant Forms

Related Terms

daunt dauntedly daunter dauntless dauntlessly undauntable undaunted undauntedly undauntedness

Related Terms

daunt dauntingly dauntless difficult discouraging overwhelming

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

alarming challenging discouraging disheartening dread dreadful fearful frightful intimidating scary

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