as in intimidated
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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Recent Examples of daunted
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
But John Michell was not daunted by this.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Aramayo, who plays Elrond in The Rings of Power, knew that the role would be a real challenge but he wasn’t daunted.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
New to biking and daunted by Boise’s busy streets?
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
Enright hasn’t been daunted by any assignment or environment during his first three months as a big-leaguer.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
With so many occasions throughout the year for gift giving, even the bravest shoppers can be daunted by picking a present that’s cool enough for a teenager.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunted
Adjective
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But for those who might feel intimidated or not go because areas might be sold out or too crowded, Gateway Park is really the gateway to the outdoors.—
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With this big change, the museum has worked to create a space where visitors to feel immersed in art without feeling intimidated to learn.—
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The audit listed multiple examples where the district’s actions may have discouraged fair competition and may have violated state law.—
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New York’s Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued early stay-at-home orders, imposed one of the first statewide mask mandates, and discouraged in-person church services.—
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Fans were frustrated, and a growing number were opting to stay home rather than attend key late November/December games at M&T Bank Stadium, with an AFC North title still within the Ravens’ reach.—
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But while Coogan racked up millions of views for his YouTube explainers about political figures like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, he was frustrated by the hours of prep work that went into producing a single episode.—
Adjective
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In addition, the creation of the fetishes, with their bits of bone, dirt, plants, and other objects, also unnerved enslavers and colonists.—
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Between the first incident involving Itsaragrisil until — and after — Bosch's crowning, Sapini told PEOPLE that she was consistently unnerved by the conditions of the competition.—
Adjective
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How shocked and appalled and offended everyone seems to be by this.—
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Abramovich looked appalled and said the club’s sporting director Frank Arnesen had told him Gomis was a top priority.—
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According to a Facebook post shared by Friends of Horsey Seals, the startled angler had just caught a fish and was attempting to place it into his net when the seal suddenly popped up and went for the same catch.—
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Newton appeared startled but was compliant as she was handcuffed.—
Adjective
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The Millerites, as Miller’s followers came to be called, were inevitably dismayed when the window came and went without biblical incident, a collective reaction known as the Great Disappointment.—
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Despite the fallout, Allen appeared more dismayed than angry at Hollywood’s reaction.—
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“Daunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunted. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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