daring
Willing to risk
Daring describes boldness in the face of risk or danger.
A daring rescue involves brave action; a daring plan courts failure.
The word often carries admiration—daring suggests courage rather than recklessness.
As a noun, daring is the quality itself: His daring impressed everyone.
Someone who is daring takes chances others wouldn't.
Recklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- boldCourageous and daring
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
valiant · gutsy · plucky · undaunted · gallant · venturesome · heroic · dauntless
Brazen, reckless daring
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- courageFortitude facing danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
fearlessness · intrepidity · gallantry · heroism · nerve · pluck · guts · spunk
Shamelessly bold
- impudentDisrespectfully bold
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
insolent · shameless · brash · outspoken · confrontational · unapologetic · irreverent · transgressive
Organized exploratory journey
- explorerOne who investigates unfamiliar regions
- unchartedNot yet documented
- trekArduous overland journey
- safariWildlife observation journey
voyage · quest · odyssey · mountaineering · skydiving · paragliding · bungee · caving
Stake on uncertain outcome
- hazardSource of potential harm
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
- high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
perilous · precarious · reckless · brinkmanship · long shot · calculated risk · leap of faith · danger
Courageous and daring
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- eye-catchingImmediately noticeable, visually
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
provocative · risqué · revealing · statement · attention-grabbing · splashy · flashy · dazzling
Introducing radical new ideas
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
unconventional · trailblazing · cutting-edge · disruptive · experimental · boundary-pushing · inventive · original
audacious
Recklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- boldCourageous and daring
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
fearless · valiant · gutsy · plucky · undaunted · gallant · venturesome · heroic · dauntless · lionhearted
audacity
Brazen, reckless daring
valor · fearlessness · intrepidity · gallantry · heroism · nerve · pluck · guts · spunk · mettle
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- impudentDisrespectfully bold
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
rebellious · insolent · shameless · brash · outspoken · confrontational · unapologetic · irreverent · transgressive · audacious
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- explorerOne who investigates unfamiliar regions
- unchartedNot yet documented
- trekArduous overland journey
safari · voyage · quest · odyssey · mountaineering · skydiving · paragliding · bungee · caving · wilderness
gamble
Stake on uncertain outcome
- hazardSource of potential harm
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
high-stakes · perilous · precarious · reckless · brinkmanship · long shot · calculated risk · leap of faith · danger · jeopardy
bold
Courageous and daring
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- eye-catchingImmediately noticeable, visually
dramatic · provocative · risqué · revealing · statement · attention-grabbing · splashy · flashy · dazzling · show-stopping
groundbreaking
Introducing radical new ideas
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
avant-garde · unconventional · trailblazing · cutting-edge · disruptive · experimental · boundary-pushing · inventive · original · radical
- creative traitscreative, imaginative, inventive, innovative, original
- heroismbravery, valor, hero, courage, heroism
- Adventure-seekingadventure, thrill-seeking, exploration, risk-taking, wanderlust
- boldbold, brave, fearless, courageous, audacious
- moxiespunk, guts, nerve, grit, pluck
- taking leapsrisking, gambling, taking chances, taking risks, diving in
daringconventional
Following accepted practices
conservative · safe · traditional · cautious · unadventurous
- daring rescue
- daring escapeBold flight from captivity
- daring featBold, risky accomplishment
- daring exploitsCourageous, risky undertakings
- double-dog daringEmphatic childish provocation
- double dog daringHeightened schoolyard provocation