Daunting/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Experience Based Used when something seems scary because it's new or unknown. Visiting a foreign country alone can be daunting. Pro Tip 2/3Emotion Trigger Can imply that the challenge could make someone feel unsure or hesitant. Taking the lead on the project is a daunting responsibility. Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Feeling What's daunting to one person might not be to another; it's subjective. For some, public speaking is a daunting idea.