Darings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Characterized by a spirit of adventure and boldness, often involving taking risks or facing fears
2. Descriptive of actions or attitudes that display courage and willingness to engage in challenging situations
3. Embodying the quality of being audacious and venturesome, typically in pursuit of thrilling experiences

Etymology: "Darings" is the plural of "daring," so it names more than one bold act or more than one bold person. The base noun "daring" comes from the verb "dare," which in Old English was "durran," meaning to have the courage or nerve to do something. The "-ing" ending turns the verb into a noun for the quality itself, so "daring" is the spirit or willingness to take risks, while "darings" pluralizes that quality into separate instances of it.

Synonyms: bold acts, brave deeds, adventures, feats, exploits

Antonyms: cowardice, timidity, fearfulness, hesitation, caution