/ dɔːnt; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] to make sb feel nervous and less confident about doing sth
SYN intimidate :
She was a brave woman but she felt daunted by the task ahead.
► daunt·ing adjective
SYN intimidating :
She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.
Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect .
► daunt·ing·ly adverb
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IDIOMS
- nothing daunted
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French danter , from Latin domitare , frequentative of domare to tame.