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adjective

Definition of dauntednext
as in intimidated

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daunted

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verb

past tense of daunt
as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunted
  1. intimidated
  2. discouraged
  3. frustrated
  4. appalled
  5. dismayed
Adjective
  • Back then, and even now, the assumption is that any 20-year-old rookie entering the major leagues, especially one who didn’t speak English, would be quiet, a bit intimidated, often a nervous wreck.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Although there are hundreds of special features (and price points) to sift through, there’s no reason to feel intimidated when shopping for your new timepiece.
    Yoni Yardeni, WWD, 21 July 2024
Definition of intimidated
Verb
  • The defense, which is being led by Republican lawmakers, insists that while the funding system could be improved, the state does approve most projects (though the districts countered by saying they’ve been discouraged from even applying).
    Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Nvidia’s share price has taken a knock, and its Chinese chipmaking rivals have soared, after Beijing reportedly discouraged Chinese AI companies from buying Nvidia’s chips.
    David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • Big Deal Almost 90% of consumers are frustrated with rising prices across categories including groceries, gas, and restaurants, according to a new report from marketing and printing company RR Donnelley.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Occasionally the game has frustrated her.
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • Citizens tried to derail the plan as well, more appalled by the idea of razing an old cemetery than delighted by the prospects of a new park.
    Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Cancer advocates are appalled and are calling on Gov. Newsom to intervene.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of appalled
Adjective
  • At the helm of one of the leading organizations diversifying tennis, Selden and Thornton are not dismayed.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
  • No one is probably more dismayed than predecessor Fumio Kishida.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of dismayed
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