intrepid

[in-trep-id]

adjective

1. resolutely fearless; dauntless.

   an intrepid explorer.

   Synonyms: bold, courageous, brave
   Antonyms: timid

intrepid

/ ɪnˈtrɛpɪd /

adjective

1. fearless; daring; bold

Other Word Forms

• intrepidity noun
• intrepidness noun
• intrepidly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrepid¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrepid¹

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

Example Sentences

With all the intrepid sports reporters on the Times’ staff, I am surprised that nobody has uncovered the story that Michael Conforto is blackmailing either Andrew Friedman or Dave Roberts.

From Los Angeles Times

Only a dozen people, including an intrepid Japanese tourist with a video camera, were in the audience that night.

From BBC

But turn-of-the-millennium twee passed off its intrepid hopefulness with fully fleshed characters whose ambitions for stability looked just like ours.

From Salon

My intrepid colleagues at this paper have been on the ground since the first protests began, and, as their reporting shows, the majority of what is happening is peaceful, and isolated.

From Los Angeles Times

We send our intrepid reporters into the field to stretch, squat and lift their way through each studio we select to bring you the very best of L.A. in a variety of exercise categories.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• courageous 
• fearless 
• heroic 
• plucky 
• spunky