Words For Overcoming Challenges

verb to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

adjective feeling intimidated or apprehensive

• She was daunted by the task of presenting in front of a large audience.
• I was feeling pretty daunted by the amount of work I had to do for the project.
• I was totally daunted by the thought of running a marathon, but I did it anyway.
• The mountain peak looked so high and steep, it was almost daunted me from attempting to climb it.

noun something that is overcome or conquered

verb to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

• With determination and hard work, we were able to surmount the challenges that came our way.
• I never thought I could surmount my fear of public speaking, but with practice, I did it!
• Dude, you totally surmounted that crazy obstacle course like a boss!
• Sometimes, the biggest obstacles in life require us to surmount our own doubts and insecurities.