Synonyms for

Daring

Verb / ˈderɪŋ / Another word for daring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adventurous courage or boldness

Synonyms & similar words

venturous hardiness dare avantgarde hardihood timidity defy audacious venturesome presume makebold boldness bold brave courageous fearless gutsy heroic intrepid reckless valiant venturesome adventurous audacious dashing enterprising gallant plucky spirited unafraid undaunted unwavering

Synonyms by register

Formal

audacious bold intrepid valiant

Informal

brave plucky spunky gutsy

Literary

adventurous venturesome heroic

Antonyms

timid cautious cowardly fearful hesitant unadventurous

Common collocations

  • daring move
  • daring attempt
  • daring escape
  • daring raid
  • daring feat
  • daring plan
  • daring rescue

Word family

noun daring
adjective daring
adverb daringly

Usage note

Daring often implies a willingness to take risks, sometimes with a hint of recklessness. It can be used to describe both actions and the people who perform them.

Example sentences

  1. She had a daring plan to climb the mountain.
  2. He showed great daring when he rescued the kitten from the tree.
  3. The daring stunt left the audience in awe.
  4. The daring escape required careful planning.
  5. Her daring fashion choices always turned heads.

Quotes

  • Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. - Helen Keller
  • Without daring, the impossible would cover every strip of land. - Bern Williams

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