Definition

1. Noun:
   • Boldness as manifested in rash and daredevil behavior: The quality or practice of being recklessly bold, often involving dangerous or thrilling acts performed with apparent disregard for personal safety.

Usage

• The noun "daredevilry" is used to describe a specific type of boldness characterized by recklessness and a taste for danger. It refers to the actions or the overall conduct of a person who engages in such behavior. It is a formal and somewhat literary term.

Examples

• The documentary highlighted the daredevilry of early aviation pioneers.
• His successful jump was less about skill and more about sheer daredevilry.
• The public was both horrified and fascinated by the stuntman's daredevilry.

Advanced Usage

• "A spirit of daredevilry": A prevailing attitude or culture of engaging in reckless, bold acts.
  • A spirit of daredevilry pervaded the team of explorers.
• "Acts/feats of daredevilry": Specific actions that exemplify reckless boldness.
  • The film is filled with incredible acts of daredevilry.

Variants and Related Words

• Daredevil (noun): A person who is recklessly bold, especially one who performs dangerous stunts.
  • The daredevil prepared for his next stunt.
• Daredevil (adjective): Characterized by reckless boldness.
  • It was a daredevil maneuver.
• Daredeviltry (noun): An alternative, less common spelling with the same meaning as "daredevilry."

Synonyms

• Recklessness: Lack of regard for danger or consequences.
• Audacity: A willingness to take bold risks, often with a connotation of impudence.
• Temerity: Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity (often used in a critical sense).
• Foolhardiness: Rash boldness; foolish disregard for danger.

Antonyms

• Caution: Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
• Prudence: The quality of being cautious and sensible.
• Timidity: Lack of courage or confidence.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Throw caution to the wind": To stop being careful and do something risky.
  • He threw caution to the wind, engaging in an act of pure daredevilry.
• "Tempt fate": To do something very risky or dangerous.
  • Their daredevilry seemed like an attempt to tempt fate.

Noun

1. boldness as manifested in rash and daredevil behavior