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adjective

as in intimidated

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verb

past tense of daunt
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
Adjective
Along with her 17 points, Thornton was key in keeping Reese and the rest of the daunted Atlanta front court at bay. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Verb
But Cain, an interior decorator for 25 years, wasn’t daunted by the chaos that came with such an extensive project. — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Rather than be daunted by scale or fear of the unknown, determination—destiny, even—prod the poet-philosopher up this craggy citadel to glory. — A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 Musk, however, did not sound daunted by the prospect of finding an incremental $961 billion in revenue. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Some offensive line coaches might be daunted by the task of rebuilding an offensive line that lost that much talent. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Many might have been daunted by the workload, but Yuri welcomed the challenge. — Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026 Pride, initially daunted by the project's legacy, aims to honor the original's warmth while evolving it into a modern dramedy for new generations. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 But he’s also never been daunted by her intellect or her artistry. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 Leon’s children, daunted by a shrinking industry, looked elsewhere. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunted
  1. intimidated
  2. discouraged
  3. unnerved
  4. frustrated
  5. appalled
  6. startled
  7. dismayed
Adjective
  • The biggest hurdle, though, is simply believing the Elle Woods who learns to prove her doubters wrong at 16 would be so intimidated when faced with doing it again at 22.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 June 2026
  • In traditional settings, people often feel rushed, intimidated, and unseen.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Definition of intimidated
Verb
  • Some have also argued that concerns about being perceived as racist discouraged earlier scrutiny of the allegations.
    — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have argued the legislation will expand housing options for families who lost their homes while reconstruction continues, replacing legal restrictions that many property owners said had discouraged rentals for years.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • Have these tumultuous real-world consequences unnerved Roberts?
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Definition of unnerved
Verb
  • Wealthy clients, who pay a premium for privacy, are increasingly frustrated by influencers and reviewrs disrupting their experiences with filming and photo shoots.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors in Reisterstown, Maryland, say they are frustrated after losing power for the seventh time since June.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • The judge was seemingly so appalled that the court took the unusual step of releasing the video.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
  • The hacker was so appalled by the materials, which appeared to contain child abuse images, that the intruder left a message threatening to turn over the evidence to the FBI.
    — Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of appalled
Adjective
  • Even general manager Jonah Kaplan is a little startled by the café’s increasing popularity.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As a Flamengo defender attempted to pass the ball to a teammate, the blue-and-yellow bird dove straight toward him, sending the startled teen crashing to the ground in a panic.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of startled
Adjective
  • But minutes later, Austria tied the game again, leaving the lobby in dismayed silence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • His reflexive suspicion of causes left him more dismayed than energized by the nascent conflict.
    — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of dismayed

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