Daunt: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ
daunt
[ dษหnt ]
fearless
To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive. To discourage someone from doing something by instilling fear or doubt. To overcome with fear; intimidate: daunted by the size of the problem.
Synonyms
deter, discourage, frighten, intimidate, scare
Examples of usage
- The daunting task ahead of them left them feeling overwhelmed.
- She refused to be daunted by the challenges she faced.
fearless
A feeling of discouragement in the face of difficulty; intimidation. A sudden onset of fear or apprehension.
Synonyms
apprehension, discouragement, dismay, fear, intimidation
Examples of usage
- She felt a momentary daunt as she approached the stage.
- Despite her daunt, she pushed through and gave a stellar performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "daunt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intimidar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช entmutigen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengintimidasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zniechฤcaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅจๅงใใ (ใใใคใใ)
๐ซ๐ท intimider
๐ช๐ธ intimidar
๐น๐ท yฤฑldฤฑrmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ถ์ํค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ zastraลกit
๐ธ๐ฐ zastraลกiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ (kวnghรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zastraลกevati
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxutmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ intimidar
Word origin
The word 'daunt' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'danter' meaning 'to tame'. Over time, its meaning evolved to convey the sense of intimidating or discouraging someone. The word has been in use since the 14th century, evolving in both spelling and pronunciation to its current form. 'Daunt' reflects the human experience of facing daunting challenges and the emotions that come with it.