daunting

UK
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/
dauntingadjective
more daunting
Comp.
most daunting
Super.
Translations
The daunting task of organizing the entire event fell on her shoulders.
La tâche intimidante d’organiser tout l’événement lui est tombée sur les épaules.
Additional translations
redoutableS’emploie souvent pour une difficulté importante ou impressionnante.
Definitions
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.
The daunting task of organizing the entire event fell on her shoulders.
dauntingnoun
dauntings
pl
UK
/ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔn.tɪŋ/
Gerund of "daunt" used as a noun meaning the act of intimidating.
Translations
The persistent daunting of new employees created a hostile environment.
L’intimidation persistante des nouveaux employés a créé un environnement hostile.
Additional translations
découragementEmploi plus rare, pour l’action de décourager.
Definitions
The act or process of intimidating or discouraging.
The persistent daunting of new employees created a hostile environment.
dauntverb

daunting

ing-form

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.
dauntpast participle
Definitions
Intimidated or discouraged.
He looked daunted by the unexpected question.
dauntgerund / present participle

daunting

Translations
Organising the event alone was a daunting prospect.
Organiser l'événement seul était une perspective intimidante.
Additional translations
décourageantQuand l'idée souligne surtout la difficulté perçue.
Definitions
Intimidating; seeming difficult to deal with or accomplish.
Organising the event alone was a daunting prospect.
dauntnoun
Definitions
A feeling or act of discouragement or intimidation; dismay.
The mighty storm put a daunt on the sailors' spirits.