daredevil

4 antonyms for daredevil — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — A person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.

“The daredevil rode his motorcycle across the canyon on a makeshift ramp.”

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Opposites

coward

2. adj

Recklessly bold or adventurous.

“Not only do they glide gracefully with burdens on their heads, they bend to pick money that has been flung at them; dash across roads with cars zooming by and the most daredevil do all this with a child strapped to their back.”

temerarious

Opposites

timorous cautious timid

Antonyms

coward timorous cautious timid

How to use daredevil

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

A compound of dare and devil, literally someone who "dares the devil" — bold to the point of tempting fate.

Full origin of daredevil →

Frequently asked questions

What does “daredevil” mean?

The word “daredevil” means a person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention. In plain terms, someone who loves taking big, dangerous risks just for the thrill.

How do you pronounce “daredevil”?

“Daredevil” is pronounced DEH-uh-deh-vuhl (/ˈdɛədɛvəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “daredevil” in a sentence?

Here is “daredevil” used in a sentence: “The daredevil rode his motorcycle across the canyon on a makeshift ramp.”

What part of speech is “daredevil”?

Depending on how it is used, “daredevil” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “daredevil” a common word?

“Daredevil” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “daredevil” have?

“Daredevil” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.

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