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daunting
seeming difficult to deal with; intimidating
In more detail
1. (adjective) seeming difficult to do or deal with; making you feel worried or frightened
2. (adjective) making someone lose confidence
Examples
- 1. Climbing Mount Everest is a daunting task.
- 2. The daunting look on his face discouraged us from asking questions.
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