daunting
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Making someone feel nervous or discouraged because a task seems difficult.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
intimidating
formidable
Antonyms
manageable
easy
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Moving to a new country alone felt _____ at first."
Answer: daunting
In your own words, what does "daunting" mean?
Making someone feel nervous or discouraged because a task seems difficult.
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