Multiple choice softskills communication

daunt

  1. bold; fearless

  2. unpleasantly wet

  3. intimidate; frighten; discourage; dishearten

  4. with no show of feeling; with an expressionless face

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To daunt someone means to intimidate, frighten, discourage, or dishearten them, often making them feel less confident or courageous. It's related to words like 'dauntless' (fearless). Option A describes 'dauntless' (the opposite quality). Option B might confuse with 'damp'. Option D describes 'stoic' or 'impassive' behavior, unrelated to daunt.