Added 9 October 2026 daring /ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/ noun Categories: LanguageDescribing WordsUncommon Words In Latin: audācia, audentia Wiktionary noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about daring at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy. he could never refuse a dare The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger. the proposal required great boldness adjective Disposed to venture or take risks. audacious visions of the total conquest of space Radically new or original. an avant-garde theater piece Related Words: adventuresomeventuresomeaudaciousadventurousventuroushardihoodboldnessoriginalavant-gardeenterprisingriskyventuring Back to today's word