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daunting

UK
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/

Translations

dauntingadjective
more daunting
Comp.
most daunting
Super.
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.
Synonyms
frightening
formidable
disheartening
intimidating
challenging
overwhelming
Antonyms
encouraging
inviting
welcoming
dauntingnoun
dauntings
pl
UK
/ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔn.tɪŋ/
Gerund of "daunt" used as a noun meaning the act of intimidating.
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.
dauntverb

daunting

Gerund

daunted
Past Simple
daunted
Past Participle
daunting
Gerund
UK
/dɔːnt/
US
/dɔnt/
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.
Synonyms
intimidate
appall
unsettle
frighten
discourage
dismay
Antonyms
inspire
embolden
encourage
dauntgerund / present participle

daunting

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

dauntingadjective
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.
The daunting task of organizing the entire event fell on her shoulders.
dauntingnoun
The act or process of intimidating or discouraging.
The persistent daunting of new employees created a hostile environment.
dauntverb
To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive.
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
dauntgerund / present participle
Intimidating; seeming difficult to deal with or accomplish.
Organising the event alone was a daunting prospect.
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