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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024daunt /dɔnt, dɑnt/USA pronunciation v. [ ~ + obj]- to lessen the courage of;
dismay;
dishearten:Don't be daunted by the remaining work.
daunt•ing•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024daunt (dônt, dänt),USA pronunciation v.t. - to overcome with fear;
intimidate:to daunt one's adversaries. - to lessen the courage of;
dishearten:Don't be daunted by the amount of work still to be done.
- Latin domitāre to tame, derivative of domitus, past participle of domāre to tame
- Anglo-French da(u)nter, Old French danter, alteration of donter (probably by influence of dangier power, authority; see danger)
- Middle English da(u)nten 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged overawe, subdue, dismay, frighten.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged discourage, dispirit.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged encourage.
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