daring

1 of 2

adjective

dar·​ing ˈder-iŋ 

: venturesomely bold in action or thought

daringly

ˈder-iŋ-lē 

adverb

daringness noun

daring

2 of 2

noun

: venturesome boldness

Synonyms of daring

Adjective

• adventurous
• bold
• brave
• fearless
• courageous

Noun

• courage
• bravery
• heroism
• gallantry
• courageousness

Choose the Right Synonym for daring

adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense.

adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence.

adventurous pioneers

venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.

venturesome stunt pilots

daring implies fearlessness in courting danger.

daring mountain climbers

daredevil stresses ostentation in daring.

daredevil motorcyclists

rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought.

a rash decision

reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.

a reckless driver

foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.

the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm

Examples of daring in a Sentence

Adjective

a daring reporter who has covered several wars

She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.

a daring plan to steal the famous painting

She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.

ideas that are new and daring

the artist's daring use of color

Noun

Skydiving requires both skill and daring.

He performs the trick with the daring of a stuntman.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In the best cases, post-COVID specials have often been spiraling acts of existential reassessment, daring and intense and probing. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025

The Apollo program stands as one of humanity's most daring and awe-inspiring ventures into the unknown. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025

Noun

Against the ideologues, Boyle portrayed Goethe as a changeable creature, beholden to historical shifts in power but able to turn them to his advantage with daring and dignity. —Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1575, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for daring

• airing
• bearing
• blaring
• caring
• chairing
• charing
• erring
• fairing
• flaring
• glaring
• haring
• herring

Kids Definition

daring

1 of 2 adjective

dar·​ing

ˈda(ə)r-iŋ, 

ˈde(ə)r-

: ready to take risks

daringly

-iŋ-lē 

adverb

daring

2 of 2 noun

: fearless boldness