What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
discourage
Example
I don't want to discourage you, but this project will require a lot of hard work. [discourage: verb]
Example
The negative reviews discouraged me from seeing the movie. [discouraged: past tense]
daunt
Example
The thought of speaking in front of a large audience daunts me. [daunts: verb]
Example
The complexity of the task daunted even the most experienced team members. [daunted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discourage is more commonly used than daunt in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between discourage and daunt?
Daunt is more formal and less commonly used than discourage. It is typically used in more serious or professional contexts.
