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Daunting

usgb/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/Volume
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Experience Based

Used when something seems scary because it's new or unknown.

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Visiting a foreign country alone can be daunting.
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Emotion Trigger

Can imply that the challenge could make someone feel unsure or hesitant.

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Taking the lead on the project is a daunting responsibility.
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Subjective Feeling

What's daunting to one person might not be to another; it's subjective.

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For some, public speaking is a daunting idea.
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