daunting

Meanings

• adjective

  inspiring fear, apprehension, or dread; intimidating.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

undaunting , undaunting , undaunting

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Synonyms

disconcerting , dismaying , formidable , frightening , unnerving , unsettling , formidable , intimidating , intimidating

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with daunting
daring , scaring , caring

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Variants

List of all variants of daunting that leads to same result
daunting , dauntingly , daunt , daunted , daunts

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The comparative form is 'more daunting', and the superlative form is 'most daunting'. Daunting can also be used as a verb meaning 'to intimidate'.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'difficult to tread,' from Old French daunter, from danter, to tread. The sense development is from 'difficult to approach' to 'inspiring fear'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'daunting task' first appeared in print in 1765 in the novel 'Clarissa' by Samuel Richardson.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the daunting task of collecting the Horcruxes is a major challenge for Harry and his friends.

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Related Concepts

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1. intimidating: Related concept that refers to making someone feel afraid or intimidated, often through the use of threats or force.

2. challenging: Related concept that refers to something that is difficult or demanding, but also rewarding and worth the effort.

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Culture

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Daunting is often used in literature and poetry to describe challenging situations or opponents. In music, daunting can be used to describe the difficulty of a musical piece or performance. In popular culture, the term 'daunting task' is used to describe a difficult or intimidating challenge.

How to Memorize "daunting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, intimidating figure or situation to associate with the word 'daunting'. Imagine yourself facing this challenge and feeling a sense of fear or apprehension.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'daunting' with the feeling of fear or intimidation. Repeat the word to yourself and focus on the emotion it evokes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D = Daunting, I = inspiring fear, A = apprehension, and N = intimidating.

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