daunting

UK
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/

Translations

dauntingadjective
more daunting
Comp.
most daunting
Super.
The task seemed daunting at first.
Задача казалась пугающей сначала.
The daunting challenge required a lot of preparation.
Обескураживающий вызов требовал много подготовки.
dauntingnoun
dauntings
pl
UK
/ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔn.tɪŋ/
Gerund of "daunt" used as a noun meaning the act of intimidating.
dauntverb

daunting

Gerund

daunted
Past Simple
daunted
Past Participle
daunting
Gerund
UK
/dɔːnt/
US
/dɔnt/
The high waves did not daunt the experienced sailor.
Высокие волны не устрашили опытного моряка.
The complexity of the project did not daunt the team.
Сложность проекта не обескуражила команду.
dauntgerund / present participle

daunting

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.