1
: willing to do dangerous or difficult things
a daring reporter who has covered several wars
She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.
2
: showing a lack of fear
Emergency crews quickly planned a daring [=bold] rescue to get the people out of the burning building.
a daring plan to steal the famous painting
She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.
ideas that are new and daring
the artist's daring use of color
: the quality of being willing to do dangerous or difficult things : courage or fearlessness
Skydiving requires both skill and daring.
He performs the trick with the daring of a stuntman.
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/daring. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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