reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.
a reckless driver
foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.
the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm
Examples of daredevil in a Sentence
Adjective
his daredevil stunts are sure to end in disaster someday
a daredevil driver who thinks that drag racing on city streets is a harmless game Noun
He has always been a bit of a daredevil.
that little daredevil has broken an arm and an ankle this year alone
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In 1998, the casino became the backdrop to daredevil showman Robbie Knievel’s record-breaking motorcycle jump, soaring to 231 feet (70 meters) over a row of 30 limousines.—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024 His daredevil father Evel Knievel was in tow that day to wish his son luck.—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024 Closing off the town plaza, men performed daredevil tricks with bulls provided by local wealthy cattlemen.—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 Among the highlights, attendees can expect a tribute to Evel Knievel featuring three of his iconic daredevil vehicles.—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024 Without such a metric for caffeine, consuming new beverages takes on a daredevil quality.—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024 Nevertheless, this type of ‘daredevil’ conduct cannot be tolerated.—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 5 Dec. 2023 Former professional driver Susie Wolff wants other women to know there is a place for them in motor racing, particularly Formula 1, the popular and glamorous international racing series historically associated with dashing, daredevil male drivers.—Kristen O'Brien, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023 From an evolutionary perspective, the daredevil behavior of a couple of listless individuals may well have had tremendous implications for the survival of our species.—Tim Brinkhof, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
Noun
Robbins was an old-fashioned daredevil whose day job was railroad mechanic.—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024 The latest incarnation is a 12-year-old airbender named Aang (Gordon Cormier), an optimistic daredevil who has to balance global responsibility with the pressures of being a preteen.—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024 On the other hand, you’re not required to be a daredevil to impress people — simple pleasures are okay too!—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2024 These teams of daredevils stack themselves high on single or multiple motorcycle rigs, displaying their skills and putting on a show.—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2024 For a unique thrill, daredevils and aerospace enthusiasts can visit the Sheridan County Airport to embark on a scenic flight over the Bighorn mountains — or even take personal flight lessons with Sheridan Pilots 307 Flight School.—Molly O’Brien, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 The young aerial daredevil gained a bird’s-eye view on the need for safety.—Kerry J. Byrne Fox News, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2024 These daredevils thrive in the world’s most isolated, inhospitable places, such as the rocky ranges of the Andes and the Himalayas.—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024 Other daredevils include trapeze artists, trampoline bouncers, aerialists, and even a human cannonball, Skyler Miser, who will launch herself out of a rocket at 65 mph for kicks and giggles.—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024
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