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daredevil Synonyms

Another word for daredevil

Choosing another word for daredevil depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
thrill-seeker
Strong
stuntman
adventurer
swashbuckler
hothead

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"The pilot was famous for his reckless maneuvers during international air shows."

Strongest
reckless
daring
death-defying
Strong
foolhardy
audacious
fearless
rash
madcap
adventuresome

Opposites of daredevil

The opposite of daredevil shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

risk-averse
cautious
coward
timid
careful
prudent
wary
weakling
See all opposites of daredevil

• Nearby Words

dapple
dappled
dare
daredevil
daredevilry
daresay
dari

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