
Daunt
Emotional Impact
Consider the emotional impact; 'daunt' implies not just fear but a challenge to one's confidence.
The idea of speaking in front of a crowd was daunting to the new actor.
Not Always Negative
'Daunt' can be positive if overcoming the daunting challenge leads to growth.
Though daunted by the marathon, she trained hard and succeeded.
Daunting Tasks
'Daunt' is often used for tasks or challenges, suggesting potential personal growth.
He found the prospect of climbing the mountain both daunting and exhilarating.