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daredevil Antonyms

Opposite of daredevil

Because the opposite of daredevil shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things or performing hazardous stunts.

Usage Example

"The young coward attempted to jump his motorcycle over a row of twelve parked buses."

Strongest
coward
Strong
weakling

• adjective (Context 2)

Recklessly bold or daring; characterized by a willingness to take dangerous risks.

Usage Example

"The pilot was famous for his risk-averse maneuvers during international air shows."

Strongest
risk-averse
cautious
timid
Strong
careful
prudent
wary

Similar words to daredevil

Words similar to daredevil shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thrill-seeker
reckless
death-defying
daring
foolhardy
audacious
fearless
rash
See all synonyms of daredevil

• Nearby Words

dapple
dappled
dare
daredevil
daredevilry
daresay
daring

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Daredevil. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/daredevil
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