daredeviltry

9.1

Bold, dangerous actions done without care for safety

noun
/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəltri/

: temeridad

She earned a reputation for her daredeviltry after completing the dangerous mountain climb.

Examples

His daredeviltry was evident when he jumped off the cliff into the water below.
The stuntman's daredeviltry amazed the audience during the thrilling performance.
We assured the less willing among them that their present and future colleagues will have only the utmost respect for their Vernesque daredeviltry.

Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

recklessness

vsdaredeviltry

18 5.2

Acting without caring about danger or what might happen

adds a daring, risky flavour rather than general carelessness

boldness

vsdaredeviltry

9 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

stresses riskiness and recklessness rather than measured courage

adventurism

vsdaredeviltry

Literature

3 7.9

Actions that are bold and risky, often in politics, and ignore careful planning

is similar but not limited to political or decision contexts

brazenness

vsdaredeviltry

2 7.3

Shameless boldness that ignores what people consider proper

is more about taking physical or dangerous risks than social defiance

rashness

vsdaredeviltry

1 5.6

Acting or speaking quickly without thinking about the bad results

focuses more on daring risk than merely hasty action

intrepidity

vsdaredeviltry

1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

leans toward risky or reckless behavior rather than measured courage

adventurousness

vsdaredeviltry

1 4.4

Willingness to take risks and try new things

is more about risky, daring behavior than exploratory enthusiasm

foolhardiness

vsdaredeviltry

1 8.2

A habit of taking dangerous risks without thinking about the results

is similar but highlights daring over thoughtlessness

daringness

vsdaredeviltry

1 3.8

Being brave and willing to take risks

leans more toward reckless, dangerous behavior rather than neutral boldness

daredevilry

vsdaredeviltry

8.8

Very bold acts that risk serious harm

is the same core idea described as risky daring behavior

audaciousness

vsdaredeviltry

7.7

Bold, fearless action that can seem rude

emphasizes risk and danger rather than social cheekiness

venturesomeness

vsdaredeviltry

8.1

A willingness to take risks and try new things

focuses more on dangerous, daring acts than general adventurous spirit

heroics

vsdaredeviltry

4.2

Actions that are brave in dangerous or very difficult situations

is closer to reckless risk taking than noble, purposeful bravery

Antonyms

caution

158 2.5

Care that helps you avoid danger or mistakes

fearfulness

1 4.5

Being easily frightened and nervous in new or dangerous situations

How Daring

daredeviltry

9.1

recklessness

18 5.2

audacity

47 6.0

boldness

9 3.2

daring

3 3.4

Surface Forms

daredeviltry singular

daredeviltries plural

Morphology

daredeviltry = daredevil (transparent) = dare + devil + try

The noun denotes the behaviour or practice associated with a 'daredevil' and is clearly formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-try' to 'daredevil'.

Etymology

The word daredeviltry comes from daredevil, a person who 'dares' like a 'devil' and does very bold, risky things, plus the ending -try, which means 'the act or quality of'. So, daredeviltry is the 'act or habit of being a daredevil', meaning bold, often reckless behavior.