daring
word · lemma: dare
/ˈdɛɹɪŋ/
DAIR-ing
/dˈeəɹɪŋ/
DAIR-ing
Definition
Showing a willingness to do things that are risky or dangerous; being bold or brave.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in a positive sense for people, actions, or ideas that are bold or go beyond what is expected. Can describe physical bravery or creative risk-taking (like 'a daring design'). Common collocations: 'daring adventure', 'daring move'. Not usually negative, but can suggest recklessness if overused.
Spanish: atrevido - audaz - valientePortuguese (BR): ousado - corajosoPortuguese (PT): ousado - corajosoChinese (Simplified): 大胆的 - 勇敢的Chinese (Traditional): 大膽的 - 勇敢的Hindi: साहसी - जोखिम उठाने वालाArabic: جريء - شجاعBengali: সাহসী - বেপরোয়া (ঝুঁকিপূর্ণভাবে সাহসী)Russian: смелый - дерзкийJapanese: 大胆な - 勇敢なVietnamese: táo bạo - liều lĩnhKorean: 대담한 - 용감한Turkish: cesur - cüretkarUrdu: دلیر - جریIndonesian: berani - nekat
Example Sentences
She made a daring jump across the river.
basic
Her new look is really daring—I love it!
natural
That was a daring idea.
basic
He is known for his daring actions.
basic
That was a pretty daring move in front of everyone.
natural
It takes a daring person to travel alone in the jungle.
natural