Pronunciation: /dɔnt/
noun a feeling of intimidation or apprehension
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
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.
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.
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