daunting
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɔntɪŋ// UK //dˈɔːntɪŋ// daunt·ing
adj. causing you to feel nervous because something seems very difficult or large. You use this when a task feels bigger than you are ready for.
adj. causing fear, anxiety, or a sense of inferiority due to perceived difficulty or magnitude. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'seem' or 'feel'.
The mountain looked daunting in the fog.
Writing the thesis felt daunting until she broke it into small chapters.
The sheer scale of the renovation project was daunting, yet the architect’s clear plan made the work feel manageable.
Usage
Often modified by 'very' or 'quite'.