NYT Dictionary

DAUNTING

/ˈdɔntɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbDAUNT-ingdaunt-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025

Meaning

Discouraging; inspiring fear.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From daunt + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disconcertingdismayingformidablefrighteningunnervingunsettlingintimidatingtamingvanquishingdaunt

Antonyms

undaunting

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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