daunting

/ˈdɔntɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Seeming difficult to deal with; intimidating or discouraging.
    • Climbing the mountain was a daunting challenge for the inexperienced team.
    • The list of homework assignments looked daunting to the new student.
    • She faced the daunting task of organizing the entire event by herself.
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