Synonyms for
Daredevil
Definition
a person who takes dangerous risks; someone who is reckless or fearless
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Common collocations
- a real daredevil
- a daredevil stunt
- a daredevil act
- a daredevil driver
- a daredevil pilot
- a daredevil jump
- a daredevil move
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Usage note
Daredevil is primarily used as a noun to describe someone who enjoys taking risks. It can also be used as an adjective, though less commonly. The term carries a connotation of both bravery and recklessness.
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Example sentences
- The daredevil rode his bike over the ramp and flew through the air.
- The crowd gasped as the daredevil walked across the tightrope without a safety net.
- My little brother is a daredevil and always wants to climb to the top of the tree.
- The daredevil skateboarded down the steep hill at breakneck speed.
- The stuntman was a daredevil who loved to perform dangerous stunts on movie sets.
Quotes
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. - Helen Keller
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela