Daredevilry: meaning, definitions and examples

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daredevilry

 

[ ˈderˌdevəlrē ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme activities

Reckless or daring behavior, often involving risky or dangerous stunts.

Synonyms

audacity, daring, recklessness

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his daredevilry in performing death-defying stunts.
  • The daredevilry of the stuntman left the audience in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "daredevilry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temeridade

🇮🇳 साहसिकता

🇩🇪 Tollkühnheit

🇮🇩 nekat

🇺🇦 безрозсудність

🇵🇱 brawura

🇯🇵 向こう見ず

🇫🇷 témérité

🇪🇸 temeridad

🇹🇷 pervasızlık

🇰🇷 무모함

🇸🇦 تهور

🇨🇿 odvážnost

🇸🇰 odvážnosť

🇨🇳 莽撞

🇸🇮 nepremišljenost

🇮🇸 hugrekki

🇰🇿 батылдық

🇬🇪 გაბედულება

🇦🇿 cəsarət

🇲🇽 temeridad

Etymology

The term 'daredevilry' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'daredevil' (one who takes unnecessary risks) with the suffix '-ry' to denote the quality or action. It has been used to describe fearless and audacious behavior in various adventurous or risky situations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,177, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.