daunting
adjective/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
- making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way synonym intimidating
- She has the daunting task of cooking for 20 people every day.
- Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect.
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