daredevil
Reckless stunt performer
A daredevil is someone who takes reckless risks, especially performing dangerous stunts for thrills or spectacle: motorcycle daredevils jumping over flaming cars.
The word combines admiration for boldness with a suggestion of foolhardiness—courting danger as if daring the devil himself.
As an adjective, it describes such behavior: daredevil stunts, daredevil antics.
Recklessly bold
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- impulsiveActing without deliberation
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
wild · kamikaze · harum-scarum · impetuous · death-defying · brash · hotheaded · madcap
Lacking any apprehension
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
valiant · undaunted · dauntless · gallant · lionhearted · plucky · gutsy · nerve
Skilled physical feats
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
- wingsuitWearable gliding apparatus
- free-soloingClimbing without safety equipment
- tightropeTaut cord for walking
trapeze · highwire · firewalking · escapology · freefall · parkour · wheelie · pyrotechnics
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
- hair-raisingExtremely frightening or alarming
edge-of-seat · white-knuckle · breathtaking · exhilarating · spine-tingling · nail-biting · g-force · danger
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- thrill-seekerOne who pursues excitement
- risk-takerOne who courts peril
- stuntmanPerformer of dangerous scenes
- mountaineerProfessional summit climber
voyager · trailblazer · pioneer · expedition · quest · odyssey · skydiver · speedster
Off-road motorcycle racing
- BMXOff-road trick cycling
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
- snowboardingDescending slopes on single board
- surfingRiding waves standing up
mountaineering · kitesurfing · paragliding · speedway · drag-racing · rodeo · freestyle · half-pipe
Performer of dangerous scenes
- stuntwomanFemale film daredevil
- acrobatAgile circus performer
- aerialistCircus performer aloft
- fire-eaterPerformer swallowing flames
showman · ringmaster · barnstormer · Houdini · contortionist · equilibrist · wirewalker · carnival
foolhardy
Recklessly bold
careless · wild · kamikaze · harum-scarum · impetuous · death-defying · brash · hotheaded · madcap · unthinking
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
audacious · valiant · undaunted · dauntless · gallant · lionhearted · plucky · gutsy · nerve · grit
acrobatics
Skilled physical feats
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
- wingsuitWearable gliding apparatus
- free-soloingClimbing without safety equipment
tightrope · trapeze · highwire · firewalking · escapology · freefall · parkour · wheelie · pyrotechnics · loop-the-loop
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
hair-raising · edge-of-seat · white-knuckle · breathtaking · exhilarating · spine-tingling · nail-biting · g-force · danger · risk
explorer
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- thrill-seekerOne who pursues excitement
- risk-takerOne who courts peril
- stuntmanPerformer of dangerous scenes
mountaineer · voyager · trailblazer · pioneer · expedition · quest · odyssey · skydiver · speedster · hotshot
motocross
Off-road motorcycle racing
- BMXOff-road trick cycling
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
- snowboardingDescending slopes on single board
surfing · mountaineering · kitesurfing · paragliding · speedway · drag-racing · rodeo · freestyle · half-pipe · backcountry
stuntman
Performer of dangerous scenes
- stuntwomanFemale film daredevil
- acrobatAgile circus performer
- aerialistCircus performer aloft
fire-eater · showman · ringmaster · barnstormer · Houdini · contortionist · equilibrist · wirewalker · carnival · spectacle
- stunt performersstuntman, stuntwoman, stunt double, stunt coordinator, stunt driver
- circuscircus, big top, clown, clowns, ringmaster
- action filmschase scene, car chase, explosion, stunt, shootout
- circus actsacrobat, acrobats, trapeze artist, juggling, jugglers
- circus workersacrobat, clown, ringmaster, trapeze artist, lion tamer
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
daredevilcoward
Person lacking bravery
scaredy-cat · risk-averse · unadventurous · prudent · wary
daredevilcoward
Person lacking bravery
craven · chickenhearted · lily-livered · yellow-belly · spineless
- daredevil stuntsDangerous performances requiring boldness