Variety Words Flashcards

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Daunting (adjective)

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making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way.
Synonym : intimidating
Ex:
She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.
Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect.

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Daunt (verb)

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Verb forms : present simple:daunt-daunts, past simple/participle :daunted, ing form : daunting.

daunt somebody to make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something

Synonym: intimidate
Ex:
She was a brave woman but she felt daunted by the task ahead.
He had struggled with problems that would daunt the most energetic and resourceful of people.
The prospect of going in a helicopter rather daunts me.

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dauntingly adverb

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in a way that makes or is likely to make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something

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dauntless adjective

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not easily frightened or stopped from doing something difficult
SYNONYM resolute
Ex: dauntless bravery

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