► brave showing that you are not afraid to do things that other people find dangerous or difficult: · I think he was incredibly brave to do a parachute jump.· a brave attempt to change the system
► courageous especially written very brave – used especially about someone fighting for what they believe in, or fighting against a disease: · a courageous speech· her courageous fight against cancer
► daring brave and willing to take a lot of risks: · a daring escape from a prison camp· a daring fighter pilot· a daring thing to do
► bold willing to make difficult decisions or say what you think, even though it may involve risks: · It was a bold move to set up his own company.· She was very bold in criticizing the leadership.
► intrepid written willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places: · an intrepid traveller· We sent our intrepid reporter to find out what is happening.
► adventurous used about someone who enjoys going to new places and doing new, possibly dangerous, things: · More adventurous visitors can go skiing or snowboarding.
► fearless not afraid of anything or anyone: · a fearless campaigner for human rights
► heroic very brave and admired by many people: · heroic rescuers· Despite heroic efforts to save him, he died.
► plucky brave and determined – often used in newspapers: · Plucky Megan, aged 10, has beaten cancer twice.
willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places – often used humorously SYN brave: 
intrepid explorers► see thesaurus at brave