How Do You Spell DAUNT?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːnt] (IPA)

The word "daunt" is spelled as dɔːnt in the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "dawn" with the "aw" sound. The "u" in the second syllable is silent, and the "n" is pronounced like any other "n" sound. "Daunt" is a verb that means to intimidate, discourage or frighten someone. For example, a challenging assignment might daunt a student, making them anxious and doubtful about their abilities.

DAUNT Meaning and Definition

  1. Daunt is a verb that can be defined as the act of intimidating, discouraging, or disheartening someone, causing them to lose courage or become fearful. It refers to the process of instilling fear or apprehension in someone, usually by presenting them with a challenging or overwhelming situation or obstacle.

    To daunt someone means to make them feel overwhelmed or intimidated to the point where their resolve or confidence diminishes. This feeling of intimidation can arise from various sources, including physical threats, mental or emotional pressure, or obstacles that seem insurmountable. Individuals or situations that possess greater power, strength, or authority often daunt others due to their ability to inspire fear or uncertainty.

    When a person is daunted, they may experience feelings of anxiety, apprehension, or self-doubt, which can hinder their ability to confront the challenge or persevere. However, it is worth noting that being daunted does not necessarily imply complete surrender or resignation. Some people may find the strength to overcome their fears and persevere despite feeling daunted.

    Overall, the term daunt is used to describe an action that undermines someone's confidence or courage through intimidation, causing them to feel overwhelmed or fearful.

  2. To dishearten; to discourage; to check by fear; to dismay.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DAUNT

The word daunt comes from the Old French danter, which means to tame; to dominate. This Old French word is derived from the Latin verb domitare, which shares the same meaning. Ultimately, daunt can be traced back to the Latin word domare, meaning to subdue; to tame.

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Conjugate verb Daunt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have daunted
you would have daunted
he/she/it would have daunted
we would have daunted
they would have daunted
I would have daunt
you would have daunt
he/she/it would have daunt
we would have daunt
they would have daunt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been daunting
you would have been daunting
he/she/it would have been daunting
we would have been daunting
they would have been daunting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would daunt
you would daunt
he/she/it would daunt
we would daunt
they would daunt

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be daunting
you would be daunting
he/she/it would be daunting
we would be daunting
they would be daunting

FUTURE

I will daunt
you will daunt
he/she/it will daunt
we will daunt
they will daunt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be daunting
you will be daunting
he/she/it will be daunting
we will be daunting
they will be daunting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have daunted
you will have daunted
he/she/it will have daunted
we will have daunted
they will have daunted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been daunting
you will have been daunting
he/she/it will have been daunting
we will have been daunting
they will have been daunting

IMPERATIVE

you daunt
we let´s daunt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to daunt

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was daunting
you were daunting
he/she/it was daunting
we were daunting
they were daunting

PAST PARTICIPLE

daunted

PAST PERFECT

I had daunted
you had daunted
he/she/it had daunted
we had daunted
they had daunted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been daunting
you had been daunting
he/she/it had been daunting
we had been daunting
they had been daunting

PRESENT

I daunt
you daunt
he/she/it daunts
we daunt
they daunt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am daunting
you are daunting
he/she/it is daunting
we are daunting
they are daunting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

daunting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have daunted
you have daunted
he/she/it has daunted
we have daunted
they have daunted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been daunting
you have been daunting
he/she/it has been daunting
we have been daunting
they have been daunting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it daunt

SIMPLE PAST

I daunted
you daunted
he/she/it daunted
we daunted
they daunted

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