adventurous

synonyms adventurous , venturesome , daring , daredevil , rash , reckless , foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence <adventurous pioneers>. venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings <venturesome stunt pilots>. daring heightens the implication of fearlessness in courting danger <daring mountain climbers>. daredevil stresses ostentation in daring <daredevil motorcyclists>. rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought <a rash decision>. reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences <a reckless driver>. foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense <only a foolhardy sailor would venture into this storm>.