Pronunciation: /dɔnt/

Definitions of daunt

noun a feeling of intimidation or apprehension

Example Sentences

A1 The daunt of public speaking can be overcome with practice.

A2 She felt a daunt in her heart as she approached the daunting task.

B1 The daunt of starting a new job can be intimidating, but it's also exciting.

B2 Despite the daunt of the challenge, she was determined to succeed.

C1 The daunt of climbing Mount Everest is not for the faint of heart.

C2 His daunt in the face of adversity was truly inspiring to all who knew him.

verb to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

Example Sentences

A1 The dark forest did not daunt the brave explorer.

A2 Despite the difficult task ahead, she was not daunted.

B1 The challenging project did not daunt him, as he was determined to succeed.

B2 The daunting mountain peak daunted even the most experienced climbers.

C1 The complex problem daunted many of the team members, but they worked together to solve it.

C2 Her confidence and resilience daunt any obstacles that come her way.

Examples of daunt in a Sentence

formal Despite the challenges ahead, she did not let anything daunt her determination to succeed.

informal Don't let the difficult task daunt you, just take it one step at a time.

slang I know the exam is tough, but don't let it daunt you. You got this!

figurative The towering mountain peak seemed to daunt even the most experienced climbers.

Grammatical Forms of daunt

past tense

daunted

plural

daunts

comparative

more daunt

superlative

most daunt

present tense

daunts

future tense

will daunt

perfect tense

have daunted

continuous tense

is daunting

singular

daunt

positive degree

daunt

infinitive

to daunt

gerund

daunting

participle

daunted

Origin and Evolution of daunt

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'daunt' originated from the Old French word 'danter' which means 'to tame or subdue'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'daunt' shifted from 'to tame or subdue' to 'to intimidate or discourage'.