Word
daredevil
Phoneticsdare·dev·il, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɛɹˌdɛvəɫ/
UK/dˈeədɛvəl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who likes to do dangerous things for fun or to get attention.
n. a person who recklessly seeks out or performs dangerous stunts. Often carries a connotation of bravado or a lack of concern for personal safety.
Examples
“The young daredevil jumped his bike over the wide stream.”
“Crowds gathered at the canyon to watch the daredevil attempt to cross on a tightrope without a safety net.”
“While some viewed his high-altitude climbs as the actions of a reckless daredevil, others saw them as a calculated pursuit of human limits in the most extreme environments on Earth.”
Examples
simple
“The young daredevil jumped his bike over the wide stream.”
contextual
“Crowds gathered at the canyon to watch the daredevil attempt to cross on a tightrope without a safety net.”
complex
“While some viewed his high-altitude climbs as the actions of a reckless daredevil, others saw them as a calculated pursuit of human limits in the most extreme environments on Earth.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'daredevil pilot' or 'daredevil stunt'.
Real-World Examples
“Like the deadly pufferfish, wild mushrooms are for culinary daredevils.” Etymology
From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
The word in film
Daredevil · Action
- Starring:
- Jon Bernthal, Rosario Dawson, Vincent D'Onofrio
This gritty Marvel action series stars Charlie Cox as a blind lawyer who fights crime at night. The title highlights his fearless nature as he performs dangerous stunts and takes extreme risks to protect his city.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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