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Definition of daring

daring

/ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/
dar · ing
Adverb:daringly
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Adjective:daring
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• adjective

1

Willing to take risks or undertake bold, adventurous, and unconventional actions.

Example

"The architect unveiled a daring design that challenged traditional building methods."

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• noun

1

Adventurous courage or the willingness to take bold risks.

Example

"The mountaineer was admired for her skill and sheer daring on the steep ascent."

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• Rhymes for daring

• Nearby Words

daredevilry
daresay
dari
daring
daringly
daringness
dark

Word Origin & Etymology

From the present participle of the verb dare, which derives from Old English 'durran' (to venture or have courage), ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root '*dhers-' meaning 'to be bold'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daring
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