daring

DA'RING, ppr.

1. Having courage sufficient for a purpose; challenging; defying.

2. a. Bold; courageous; intrepid; fearless; adventurous; brave; stout.

Grieve not, O daring prince, that noble heart.

Pope.

3. Audacious; impudently bold and defying; as in heaven-daring, defying Almighty power.