Collocations for "daunting"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "daunting" in context.
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daunting
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a daunting [array, amount, number] of
- a daunting [task, request, challenge, mission]
- have been given the daunting task of
- is daunting just to [think, imagine]
- is daunting to [many, everyone]
- was too daunting for me
- the [job, work] can be daunting at [times, first]
- is daunting in itself
- is daunting in [size, scope, length]
- is daunting enough [to, without]
- is a daunting prospect, but
- faces the daunting prospect of
- overcome a daunting challenge
- can be daunting when faced with
- seems daunting to [children, beginners, amateurs]
- daunting in terms of
- daunting and [overwhelming, confusing, frustrating, difficult]
- [less, more] daunting [than, when]
'daunting' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):