daunting

• Описывает что-то, что кажется трудным для преодоления или решения, часто вызывая чувство уныния или страха.

Describes something that seems difficult to deal with or overcome, often causing a feeling of discouragement or fear.

1. Intimidating or discouragingB2formal

   Something that seems difficult to deal with or overcome, causing a feeling of fear or lack of confidence.

   Пугающий

   • The task of climbing the mountain seemed daunting at first.
   • She faced the daunting challenge of starting her own business.
   • The list of requirements for the job was daunting.

   Синонимыalarmingdiscouragingdishearteningfearsomeformidableintimidatingoff-putting

   Антонимыcomfortingencouraginginvitingreassuringwelcoming

2. B2informal

   Something that is so large or complex that it feels overwhelming.

   Пугающий

   • The amount of homework was daunting for the students.
   • He found the prospect of moving to a new city daunting.
   • The sheer size of the project was daunting.

   Синонимыdiscouragingdismayingformidableintimidatingoverwhelmingunnerving

   Антонимыeasylightmanageablesimpletrivial

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия, которое заставляет кого-то чувствовать себя запуганным, обескураженным или менее уверенным.

A verb used to express the act of making someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident.

1. Intimidate or discourageB2formal

   To make someone feel slightly frightened or less confident about doing something.

   Пугать или обескураживать

   • The difficult exam did not daunt the determined student.
   • She was daunted by the size of the task ahead.
   • His harsh criticism daunted her enthusiasm for the project.

   Синонимыabashdemoralizedisconcertdiscouragedismayfrightenintimidateoveraweunnerveunsettle

   Антонимыemboldenencourageinspirereassure