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ADJECTIVE

adventurous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audacious bold courageous fearless foolhardy gutsy impulsive reckless smart

STRONG

brave forward game rash

WEAK

adventuresome brassy cheeky cocky crusty fire eating go for broke gritty gutty hot shot impudent intrepid nervy obtrusive out on a limb plucky salty smart-alecky spunky temerarious valiant venturesome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful meek shy thoughtful timid weak

WEAK

bashful chicken unadventurous unwilling

Example Sentences

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Instead of rushing in, the birds move gradually toward newcomers, taking time to observe and adjust before engaging in more daring interactions that could carry a higher risk of injury.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

Like “Uncut Gems,” it’s a example of the more daring side of the fest’s programming.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

He enjoyed being a "fixer," which seemed a lot more daring and romantic than being a boring old lawyer.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

An altogether more daring crescendo to their Olympic careers was called for.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

And yet how much more daring she’d become with that idea under her arm!

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen