Synonyms for daunting
daunt·ing

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1. daunting, intimidatingadjective

   discouraging through fear

   Synonyms:
   intimidating

   Antonyms:
   encouraging

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1. List of paraphrases for "daunting":

   formidable, intimidating, arduous, enormous, overwhelming, discouraging, fearsome, huge, tremendous, redoubtable, difficult, frightening, terrible, disheartening, immense, dreaded, grim, monumental, impressive, colossal, gigantic, appalling, terrifying, disappointing, challenging, insurmountable

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1. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma:

   We live in a world of boundless possibility, but we also face daunting challenges, even to our very survival, i believe that during times of stress, confusion, and insecurity, we should share sources that offer comfort, purpose, and meaning. Bach does that. When his music touches us, it reconnects us to our common humanity.

2. Wright State President David Hopkins:

   This is a very difficult decision, but there has been a growing crescendo of concern about what it would take to guarantee the safety and security of the campus and the community. The expense would be daunting.

3. Wendy Niculescu:

   The uncertainty of not knowing what’s going to be available is very daunting.

4. Geoff Porter:

   This is the system that he built, as long as he is in power he's going to keep it that way, the risks that come with market reform and privatization are too daunting for Algeria right now.

5. Nathan Chen:

   This team is incredible, just the amount of experience we all have, i think regardless of anything we’re going to have great skates there. And going back to experience, I think that’s so important. I have been to events for the first time and things didn’t necessarily go the way I wanted it to. It’s really daunting.