daring

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things; involving danger or taking risks: a daring walk in space * There are plenty of activities at the resort for the less daring. * The gallery was known for putting on daring exhibitions. * a daring strapless dress in black silk daringly adverb: This house would have looked daringly modern when it was built. noun [U] courage and the willingness to take risks: the skill and daring of the mountain climbers