daring

1 of 3

adjective

dar·​ing ˈder-iŋ 

: venturesomely bold in action or thought

daringly

ˈder-iŋ-lē 

adverb

daringness noun

daring

2 of 3

noun (1)

: venturesome boldness

daringness

3 of 3

noun (2)

dar·​ing·​ness ˈder-iŋ-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being daring

Synonyms of daring

Adjective

• adventurous
• bold
• brave
• fearless
• courageous

Noun (1)

• 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 (1)

Skydiving requires both skill and daring.

He performs the trick with the daring of a stuntman.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

His latest heist was especially daring, at challenge used to one of the best catchers in the game at eliminating runners. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

The bold and daring hero, who leads the battle for justice, is seen for his passion and wisdom. —Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Noun

The goal was a breathtaking example of Yamal’s ability to create space, to read the game and his imagination and daring. —Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

For their imaginative daring, co-directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch were justly honored as were costume designer Qween Jean and choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, among the production’s notable awards. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1575, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

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