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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

daunting

/dɔːntɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does daunting mean?

adjective

Causing feelings of worry or fear because of being very difficult or unpleasant. Extremely challenging or intimidating.

Example

"The daunting task of climbing Mount Everest was a challenge even for the most experienced climbers."

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