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daunt

UK
/dɔːnt/
US
/dɔnt/
dauntverb
daunted
Past Simple
daunted
Past Participle
daunting
ing-form
UK
/dɔːnt/
US
/dɔnt/
Translations
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
L'ascension abrupte n'a pas intimidé les randonneurs expérimentés.
Additional translations
découragerS'emploie quand l'idée est de faire perdre courage ou assurance.
Definitions
To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive.
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
Synonyms
dismay
appall
unsettle
frighten
discourage
intimidate
Antonyms
inspire
embolden
encourage
dauntpast participle
Definitions
Intimidated or discouraged.
He looked daunted by the unexpected question.
dauntnoun
daunts
pl
Archaic and rare; denotes an act or feeling of discouragement or intimidation.
Translations
Additional translations
découragementRare, littéraire.
Definitions
A feeling or act of discouragement or intimidation; dismay.
The mighty storm put a daunt on the sailors' spirits.
dauntgerund / present participle
Definitions
Intimidating; seeming difficult to deal with or accomplish.
Organising the event alone was a daunting prospect.
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