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 daredevil in a Sentence
Adjective
his daredevil stunts are sure to end in disaster someday
a daredevil driver who thinks that drag racing on city streets is a harmless game Noun
He has always been a bit of a daredevil.
that little daredevil has broken an arm and an ankle this year alone
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Planes were first introduced into combat service during World War I, and the pioneering pilots who manned them became masters of the air, deploying daredevil maneuvers to outwit the enemy.—Kinsey Gidick, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024 So when filming for the second half of Season Four moved to the western coast of Morocco, Rudy Pankow, who plays the daredevil JJ, seized the opportunity for a quick jaunt to the Sahara desert.—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
Today’s great reads This daredevil has one of the most dangerous acts at the circus.—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 Played by a seemingly fearless Will Price, Lucas is a daredevil chasing great bodily harm following the off-screen death of his father.—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for daredevil
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