DAUNTING

8 letters 10 Scrabble points /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/

Definition of DAUNTING

verb

  1. To discourage, intimidate.

  2. To overwhelm.

noun

  1. Present participle of daunt.

adjective

  1. Discouraging; inspiring fear.

    Synonyms: disconcerting dismaying formidable frightening unnerving

  2. Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.

    Synonyms: intimidating

  3. Appearing to be difficult; challenging.

    "It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning."

    Synonyms: formidable intimidating
Related words: disconcerting dismaying formidable frightening unnerving unsettling formidable intimidating

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters D A U N T I N G
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

Words Containing "DAUNTING"

DAUNTINGLY DAUNTINGNESS UNDAUNTING

Words Starting with "DAUNTING"

DAUNTINGLY DAUNTINGNESS

Words Ending with "DAUNTING"

UNDAUNTING