intrepid

[ in-trep-id ]
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adjective
  1. resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.

Origin of intrepid

1
First recorded in 1690–1700; from Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in-in-3 + trepidus “anxious”; see trepidation

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Other words from intrepid

  • in·tre·pid·i·ty [in-truh-pid-i-tee], /ˌɪn trəˈpɪd ɪ ti/, in·trep·id·ness, noun
  • in·trep·id·ly, adverb

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intrepid

/ (ɪnˈtrɛpɪd) /


adjective
  1. fearless; daring; bold

Origin of intrepid

1
C17: from Latin intrepidus, from in- 1 + trepidus fearful, timid

Derived forms of intrepid

  • intrepidity or intrepidness, noun
  • intrepidly, adverb

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