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DAUNTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Daunting.

How to pronounce daunting:

UK

Daunting - as an adjective satellite

Discouraging through fear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intimidating16

Daunting - as a verb

To discourage, intimidate.

To overwhelm.

Daunting - as a noun

Present participle of daunt.

Daunting - as an adjective

Discouraging; inspiring fear.

Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.

Appearing to be difficult; challenging.

Example: "It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning."

Example Sentences

"The mountain peak appeared daunting to the hikers."
"The task of writing a 10,000-word essay seemed daunting at first."
"The dark clouds and crashing thunder made the storm particularly daunting."
"The prospect of speaking in front of a large crowd was daunting for the shy student."
"The intricate maze was a daunting challenge for the participants."
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Word Game Points

Is DAUNTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, daunting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DAUNTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DAUNTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, daunting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAUNTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DAUNTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, daunting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAUNTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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