daring

American  

[dair-ing] / ˈdɛər ɪŋ /

noun

1. adventurous courage; boldness.

   Synonyms:

   bravery, audacity

   Antonyms:

   caution

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adjective

1. bold or courageous; fearless or intrepid; adventurous.

   Synonyms:

   brave, audacious, venturesome, undaunted, dauntless

daring British  

/ ˈdɛərɪŋ /

adjective

1. bold or adventurous; reckless

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noun

1. courage in taking risks; boldness

Other Word Forms

• daringly adverb
• daringness noun
• quasi-daring adjective
• quasi-daringly adverb
• undaring adjective

Etymology

Origin of daring

First recorded in 1575–85; dare + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

"Many people are actively seeking tranquillity and serenity in their homes and aren't always ready to commit to more daring colours," she explains.

From BBC

The most legitimately daring drama of the year pulled off several courageous experiments in one pass.

From Salon

Wall Street has long wrestled with what defines a prudent investment and what should be labeled a daring bet.

From The Wall Street Journal

She confronted her father with the rumours on Christmas Eve, and he burst into a blind rage, accusing her of being "disloyal" to their family by daring to question his integrity.

From BBC

Pulling it off required 18 months of meticulous planning, daring subterfuge, high-tech gadgets, cool nerves—and a dollop of luck.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• audacious
• bold
• courageous
• fearless
• foolhardy
• gutsy
• impulsive
• reckless
• smart