gerund of daunt.
"The daunting task of rebuilding the entire community after the storm left everyone exhausted."
The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation.
"The daunting prospect of climbing the mountain without proper gear left him paralyzed with fear."
present participle of daunt
"The prospect of climbing the treacherous peak without proper gear began to daunt even the most seasoned hikers in the group."
discouraging through fear
"The towering mountain peak looked so daunting that even seasoned climbers hesitated before attempting the ascent."
Discouraging; inspiring fear.
"The sheer volume of unpaid bills staring at me from the kitchen table felt utterly daunting."