daunting Meaning & Definition
What Does Daunting Mean?
Daunting is an adjective that means Discouraging; inspiring fear. It can also mean Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming. As a noun, it means gerund of daunt. The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation. The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of daunt.
Word Facts for Daunting
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɔːntɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | intimidating and discouraging |
| Plural | dauntings |
| Comparative / superlative | more daunting, most daunting |
Daunting Definition (Adjective)
- Discouraging; inspiring fear.
- Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.
- Appearing to be difficult; challenging.
It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning.
Daunting as a Noun
- gerund of daunt. The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation. The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming.
- The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation.
- The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming.
Daunting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of daunt
Synonyms of Daunting
Daunting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Daunting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Daunting in a Sentence
It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning.
Word Forms & Grammar
daunting (comparative more daunting, superlative most daunting)
daunting (plural dauntings)
daunting
Words That Rhyme With Daunting
Origin of Daunting
From daunt + -ing.[1]
Pronouncing Daunting
The standard pronunciation of daunting is //ˈdɔːntɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Daunting
Is daunting an adjective or a noun?
Daunting is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for daunting?
Close synonyms of daunting are intimidating and discouraging. See the full list of daunting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of daunting?
The plural of daunting is dauntings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of daunting?
The comparative form is more daunting and the superlative form is most daunting.