Daring meaning

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The definition of daring is brave, risk-taking, willingness to take risks, or to be bold.

An example of someone daring is a stunt car driver.

An example of something daring is a memo to your boss that asks for big changes.

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Willing to take or seek out risks; bold and venturesome.
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Audacious bravery; boldness.
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Involving great risk or danger.

A daring rescue.

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Having, showing, or requiring a bold willingness to take risks or violate conventions; fearless.

A daring book, a daring enterprise.

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Bold courage.
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Present participle of dare.
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Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks.
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Courageous, or showing bravery.
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Sentence Examples

  • Sofia stared up at him, not daring to hope he'd help her.

  • "Why would you want me to wear something so daring, darling?" she asked with a smile.

  • She saw the thaw from the cactus daring anyone to touch him to the man she'd spoken to on the phone.

  • What better place to be a bit more daring in life than on another planet?

  • Her gaze remained steady, daring him to do as he imagined.

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