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dar·ing
 daring
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- pronunciation:
- deI
rIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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noun |
| definition: |
willingness to take risks; boldness.
In the war, he was known for his daring as a pilot.- synonyms:
- audacity, boldness, bravery, courage, fearlessness
- antonyms:
- caution, timidity, wariness
- similar words:
- grit, guts, hardiness, hart, nerve, pluck, resolution, valor
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| related words: |
courage, enterprise, presumption |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
willing to take risks; adventurously bold.
Only the most daring professional driver would agree to perform such a dangerous stunt.- synonyms:
- bold, brave, courageous, fearless, intrepid
- antonyms:
- cautious, fearful, meek, safe, timid, wary
- similar words:
- adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, dashing, dauntless, game, pioneer, plucky, reckless, romantic, valiant, valorous, venturesome
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| definition 2: |
requiring or displaying boldness.
It's a daring venture, but we're willing to take the risk.The army carried out a daring raid to free the hostages.- synonyms:
- audacious, bold, courageous, gallant
- antonyms:
- cautious, cowardly, safe
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| definition 3: |
adventuresomely unconventional or astonishing.
She wore a daring new style that shocked even her fans.It was a daring innovation that eventually brought in millions.- synonyms:
- bold, unconventional
- antonyms:
- conservative, conventional, staid
- similar words:
- dashing, fresh, offbeat, way-out
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| related words: |
ambitious, bold, brave, courageous, fearless, heroic, original, presumptuous |
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| derivations: |
daringly (adv.), daringness (n.) |
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