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adjective

daunting

CEFR C1

discouraging through fear

In a sentence

Six example sentences with daunting, each labelled with its topic.

  • Facing a wall of seven-foot defenders is daunting for a rookie guard playing his first road game.

    Basketball

  • The residency's first night shift looked daunting, and two of the new doctors admitted they barely slept beforehand.

    Medicine

  • Raising a first round felt daunting until the founders realized most investors simply wanted a clear, honest answer.

    Startups

  • A first marathon looks daunting from the start line, so the coach tells beginners to think only about the next mile.

    Fitness

  • The concerto's final movement is daunting for any soloist, with runs so fast the bow barely touches the strings.

    Music

  • The border crossing seemed daunting on paper, but the guard stamped our passports in under a minute.

    Travel

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