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daunting Synonyms

Another word for daunting

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• adjective (Context 1)

Seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating or discouraging through size, complexity, or difficulty.

Usage Example

"Starting a new career in a foreign country can be a intimidating prospect, but careful preparation makes the transition smoother."

Strongest
intimidating
formidable
discouraging
Strong
disheartening
overwhelming
forbidding
unnerving
dismaying
demoralizing
challenging

Opposites of daunting

The opposite of daunting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

encouraging
heartening
reassuring
manageable
inviting
comforting
effortless
easy
See all opposites of daunting

• Nearby Words

daughter
daughterly
daunt
daunting
dauntingly
dauntless
dauntlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Daunting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/daunting
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