Daring - English meaning

adjective

Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Usage examples:

An adventurous traveller

adjective

Willing to try new, unusual, and exciting things

Usage examples:

I’m pretty adventurous in cooking (= willing to try new and unusual things).

adjective

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Usage examples:

A series of audacious takeovers

noun

Behaviour that shows a willingness to take risks or offend people

Usage examples:

Many voters were shocked by the audaciousness of the candidate, but some found his style refreshing…

noun

A willingness to take bold risks.

Usage examples:

He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan

noun

Unusually strong and esp. rude confidence in yourself

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] our mayor has the audacity to claim credit for improvements he had nothing to d…

verb

Offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction.

Usage examples:

A consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box

noun

An offer of a price, especially at an auction.

Usage examples:

At the fur tables, several buyers make bids for the pelts

verb

Utter (a greeting or farewell) to.

Usage examples:

James bade a tearful farewell to his parents

adjective

(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

Usage examples:

A bold attempt to solve the crisis

noun

A bold typeface or letter.

Usage examples:

Shadow cabinet members listed in bold

adjective

Brave, or without fear

Usage examples:

He is a qualified politician with bold ideas., she was friendly without being bold., the costumes w…

noun

Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.

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The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership

noun

A brave and confident way of behaving that shows no fear

Usage examples:

He is famous for the boldness of his business methods., even critics admire his boldness.

adjective

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Usage examples:

A brave soldier

noun

A north american indian warrior.

Usage examples:

Thwarting a u.s. raid at the battle of the little bighorn in 1876, sioux and cheyenne braves took n…

verb

Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear.

Usage examples:

These six men braved the rough seas

noun

Courageous behaviour or character.

Usage examples:

Perhaps i'll get a medal for bravery

noun

Brave behaviour or actions

Usage examples:

They were awarded medals for their bravery., acts of exceptional bravery

noun

A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Usage examples:

He accepted the challenge

verb

Exposure of the immune system to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

Usage examples:

Recently vaccinated calves should be protected from challenge

noun

Something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort

Usage examples:

[ c ] it’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs., [ c ] no ma…

adjective

Feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.

Usage examples:

We require outgoing, confident people able to approach large groups

noun

A confidant.

Usage examples:

His parents were his closest confidents and friends in a sense, but they were still his parents.

adjective

Being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future

Usage examples:

Be a bit more confident in yourself!, they don't sound confident about the future of the industry.,…

noun

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Usage examples:

She called on all her courage to face the ordeal

noun

The ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

Usage examples:

He lacked the courage to tax the american people to pay for his great society programs., it took me…

adjective

Attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence (typically used of a man).

Usage examples:

A dashing young pilot

verb

Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.

Usage examples:

I dashed into the garden

adjective

Attractive and stylish because of being energetic, exciting, and confident

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A dashing young man

adjective

Showing fearlessness and determination.

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Dauntless bravery

adjective

Showing determination and no fear

Usage examples:

In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism.

verb

Openly resist or refuse to obey.

Usage examples:

A woman who defies convention

adjective

Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.

Usage examples:

Some enterprising teachers have started their own recycling programmes

adjective

(of a person) good at thinking of and doing new and difficult things, esp. those that will make money

Usage examples:

The business was started by a couple of enterprising women.

adjective

Good at thinking of new business ideas or projects, and making them successful

Usage examples:

An enterprising business/company/firm, throughout our company we need diverse, talented, creative, …

adjective

Showing a lack of fear.

Usage examples:

A fearless crusader for animal rights

adjective

Having no fear

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A fearless fighter

noun

Lack of fear.

Usage examples:

She quickly earned a reputation for fearlessness

verb

Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.

Usage examples:

He was trying to goad her into a fight

noun

A spiked stick used for driving cattle.

Usage examples:

The ripon report suggests widespread use of sticks and electric goads, and says that some animals h…

adjective

Relating to the genital organs (= outer sexual organs) and the urinary organs (= the parts of the body that produce and carry urine)

Usage examples:

Genitourinary medicine she is a consultant in genitourinary medicine., it may be an autoimmune reac…

adjective

Showing a reckless lack of care or attention.

Usage examples:

‘elaine!’ she shouted, heedless of attracting unwanted attention

adjective

Not giving attention to a risk or difficulty

Usage examples:

Heedless of the hurricane warnings, they took the small boat out into open water.

adjective

Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined.

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Heroic deeds

noun

Behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic.

Usage examples:

The england star is getting special treatment because of his world cup heroics

adjective

Having qualities appropriate for brave figures

noun

Great bravery.

Usage examples:

They fought with exemplary heroism

noun

Great bravery

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An act of heroism

adjective

Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

Usage examples:

Our intrepid reporter

verb

Make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something.

Usage examples:

We were invited to a dinner at the embassy

noun

An invitation.

Usage examples:

No one turns down an invite to one of mickey's parties

verb

To ask someone in a polite or friendly way to come somewhere, such as to a party, or to formally ask someone to do something

Usage examples:

Architects were invited to submit their designs for a new city hall., i think we should invite her …

adjective

Amusingly eccentric.

Usage examples:

A surreal, madcap novel

noun

An eccentric or reckless person.

Usage examples:

Having secured two acting legends and a comic madcap, the rest of the casting fell into place.

verb

Take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place.

Usage examples:

She plucked a blade of grass

noun

Spirited and determined courage.

Usage examples:

It must have taken a lot of pluck to walk along a path marked ‘danger’

verb

To remove something, esp. with a sudden movement

Usage examples:

Astronauts plan to use the shuttle’s robot arm to pluck the satellite out of space., she plucked he…

verb

Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

Usage examples:

I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building

verb

To believe something to be true because it is likely, although not certain

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] i presume (that) they’re not coming, since they haven’t replied to the invitati…

verb

Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

Usage examples:

The decision provoked a storm of protest from civil rights organizations

verb

Provide the needed stimulus for

verb

To try to make a person or an animal angry or annoyed

Usage examples:

He was trying to provoke me into a fight., i’m trying to make people think, provoke their emotions.…

adjective

Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.

Usage examples:

It would be extremely rash to make such an assumption

noun

An area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of allergy or illness.

Usage examples:

A red itchy rash appeared on her legs

noun

The quality of being careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result

Usage examples:

In a moment of rashness, i agreed to go skydiving for charity., i guarantee you will both regret yo…

adjective

Heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.

Usage examples:

You mustn't be so reckless

noun

Lack of regard for the danger or consequences of one's actions; rashness.

Usage examples:

To fire a loaded shotgun was an act of utmost recklessness

noun

Dangerous behaviour that shows that you are not thinking about the risks and possible results of your actions

Usage examples:

The accident was a result of recklessness., she had acted with extreme recklessness.

verb

Order (someone) to be present.

Usage examples:

A waiter was summoned

verb

Ask to come

verb

To order someone come to a particular place, or to officially tell someone to be present

Usage examples:

The president summoned an emergency meeting of his advisers., i have been summoned to appear in cou…

noun

A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

Usage examples:

Pupils will play truant rather than face the taunts of classmates about their ragged clothes

verb

Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.

Usage examples:

Pupils began taunting her about her weight

verb

Harass with persistent criticism or carping

noun

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Usage examples:

No one had the temerity to question his conclusions

noun

A willingness to do or say something that shocks or upsets other people

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] she had the temerity to call me a liar.

adjective

Feeling no fear or anxiety.

Usage examples:

She was calm and unafraid

adjective

Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.

Usage examples:

They were undaunted by the huge amount of work needed

adjective

Not frightened or discouraged, despite problems or lack of success

Usage examples:

Undaunted by the cold and the rain, we continued our hike.

adjective

Unhesitating; fearless.

Usage examples:

What sayre admired was not some vague nobility that she found among the london exiles, but their un…

adjective

Possessing or showing courage or determination.

Usage examples:

She made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check

adjective

Brave or determined, esp. when conditions are difficult or dangerous

Usage examples:

The team made a valiant effort to take the lead in the third quarter, but they were too far behind.

adjective

Showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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Valorous deeds on the field of honour

noun

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Usage examples:

The medals are awarded for acts of valour

noun

A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

Usage examples:

Pioneering ventures into little-known waters

verb

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Usage examples:

She ventured out into the blizzard

noun

An activity or plan of action, often in business, that involves risk or uncertainty

Usage examples:

His most recent business venture ended in bankruptcy., [ i always + adv/prep ] he wanted to venture…

adjective

Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.

Usage examples:

He took a venturesome approach to the standard operas

adjective

Used to describe a person who is willing to take risks, or an action or behaviour that involves risks

Usage examples:

He has become more venturesome this season with dress designs that incorporate a variety of ethnic …