Answer: daunted

AnswerCrossword Clue
DAUNTEDDiscouraged
DAUNTEDIntimidated
DAUNTEDTreading lightly, perhaps
DAUNTEDDismayed.
DAUNTEDDisheartened.
DAUNTEDIntimidated.
DAUNTEDCowed.
DAUNTEDOverawed.
DAUNTEDPut off
DAUNTEDDisheartened
dauntedDAUNT, to frighten, also DANT
dauntedto intimidate or discourage