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dauntingly

/ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'таким образом, который кажется трудным, пугающим или обескураживающим'. Используется для описания действий, задач или ситуаций, которые выглядят сложными или подавляющими, часто вызывая нерешительность или страх.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that seems difficult, intimidating, or discouraging.' It is used to describe actions, tasks, or situations that appear challenging or overwhelming, often causing hesitation or fear.

  1. In a discouraging or intimidating mannerC1formal

    In a way that makes you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something.

    ruПугающе

    • The mountain loomed dauntingly before the climbers.
    • The task was dauntingly complex for the new team.
    • She looked dauntingly at the pile of paperwork on her desk.

    Synonymsdiscouraginglyforbiddingly

    Antonymscomfortinglyencouraginglyinvitinglyreassuringly

Forms
  • more dauntingly comparative form
  • most dauntingly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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