daring

[dair-ing]

noun

1. adventurous courage; boldness.

   Synonyms: bravery, audacity
   Antonyms: caution

adjective

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

   Synonyms: brave, audacious, venturesome, undaunted, dauntless

daring

/ ˈdɛərɪŋ /

adjective

1. bold or adventurous; reckless

noun

1. courage in taking risks; boldness

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of daring¹

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

Example Sentences

In downtown Los Angeles in June, police investigating a string of residential burglaries happened upon their suspects as they tried to make a daring escape.

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Since her start in the business, Kurata has gained acclaim for her ability to infuse daring prints and vibrant color into the narrative worlds she deals with.

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Unilaterally declaring independence and daring the UK to block it?

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But as a young person, Xenarios was politically energized, daring and outspoken.

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“The Perfect Neighbor” feels like a daring approach in an age when context is in short supply and documentary filmmakers can avail themselves of narration and original interviews to tell the full story.

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Related Words

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