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daring

1 3.2

Courage to take risks or face danger

noun
/ˈdɛrɪŋ/

: audacia

His daring allowed him to explore uncharted territories and discover new landscapes.

Examples

The team's daring in attempting the highest mountain peak inspired others to take on challenges.
It's about achieving daring dreams through prudent steps.
The best source is Alice Echols in Daring to Be Bad.

Blog text (27)
He lacked the flair and the boldness of a Keemon, the daring and ruthlessness that seeks victory at any cost.
Carl learns of his own wretched selfishness through the darings he's forced into once he gets to his XANADU.

Blog text (4)
Only those with true daring would challenge the fierce storm to reach the stranded sailors.

Synonyms

courage

vsdaring

∞ 1.4

Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger

is the choice to accept risk rather than only the act of facing fear

bravery

vsdaring

104 2.3

A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear

is more about willingness to take risks than maintaining calm under stress

valor

vsdaring

51 7.1

Great courage when facing danger, especially in battle

is general willingness to risk, not limited to heroic or wartime acts

boldness

vsdaring

9 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

focuses more on the general willingness to risk rather than single acts

fearlessness

vsdaring

8 4.1

Not being afraid in danger or trouble

adds the idea of actively choosing risky actions rather than mere lack of fear

adventurous spirit

vsdaring

2 3.8

A wish to take risks and try new things

is the broader readiness to risk, not only seeking novelty

intrepidity

vsdaring

1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

is the willingness to take risks rather than steady fearless resolve

adventurousness

vsdaring

1 4.4

Willingness to take risks and try new things

is the general willingness to risk rather than emphasis on newness

gutsiness

vsdaring

Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is more about simply being willing to take risks than steady resolve

courageousness

vsdaring

1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

leans more toward choosing risk rather than the inner act of facing fear

hardihood

vsdaring

Literature

1 9.9

Bravery to take risks and face danger

is the general readiness to accept risk rather than a named quality

daringness

vsdaring

1 3.8

Being brave and willing to take risks

is the broader idea of willingness to take risks rather than a label

hardiness

vsdaring

5.6

Willingness to face danger or take big risks

is the basic idea of risk readiness without stressing endurance

venturesomeness

vsdaring

8.1

A willingness to take risks and try new things

covers risk readiness generally rather than novelty or excitement focus

audaciousness

vsdaring

7.7

Bold, fearless action that can seem rude

keeps the risk readiness but without the impolite or shocking tone

dauntlessness

vsdaring

8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

places more weight on risk willingness than on calm resolve

braveness

vsdaring

3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

focuses on risk readiness rather than inner strength under pressure

valiancy

vsdaring

Literature

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

is broader risk readiness rather than strong heroic recognition

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

Compounds

daring stunt

4.6

A bold, risky action done to amaze people

How Daring

recklessness

18 5.2

audacity

47 6.0

daring

1 3.2

boldness

9 3.2

courage

∞ 1.4

Surface Forms

daring singular

darings plural

Morphology

daring = dare (transparent) = dare + ing

The noun is a gerund/nominalization of 'dare' with '-ing', denoting the quality or act of daring, which learners can infer from the verb.

Etymology

The word daring comes from the verb dare, which means 'to risk' or 'to be bold'. As a noun, daring is the courage or willingness to take risks, like in the phrase 'I dare you'.