daunted; daunting; daunts
Examples of daunt in a Sentence
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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6 July 2026
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The term—coined by Kathryn Jezer-Morton in her now viral story—might sound daunting, but the basic idea is simple.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
But he’s also never been daunted by her intellect or her artistry.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2026
The term—coined by Kathryn Jezer-Morton in her now viral story—might sound daunting, but the basic idea is simple.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
Perotti says the operational challenges are just as daunting behind the scenes.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
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“Daunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daunt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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daunt
verb
ˈdȯnt 
ˈdänt
: to lessen the courage of : make afraid
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