intrepidity

American  

[in-truh-pid-i-tee] / ˌɪn trəˈpɪd ɪ ti /

Sometimes intrepidness

noun

1. the fact or quality of being resolutely fearless or dauntless; bold courage.

   His indomitable fighting spirit, intrepidity, and devotion to duty against overwhelming odds were an inspiration to those under his command.

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Etymology

Origin of intrepidity

intrepid ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

For the Worst of Rogues have Friendship and Affection for one another; and Constancy, Faithfulness, and Intrepidity are 'counted valuable Qualities among them, as well as among other People.

From A Letter to Dion by Viner, Jacob

Why should we delight in the Intrepidity, tho' it was real, of a Villain in his Impiety?

From An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn (1725) by Mandeville, Bernard

The Zeal of the Seraphim breaks forth in a becoming Warmth of Sentiments and Expressions, as the Character which is given us of him denotes that generous Scorn and Intrepidity which attends Heroic Virtue.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

Intrepidity, independence of heart, the steadiest perseverance, the manliest fortitude; all the great qualities of the head and the heart.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845 by Various

Observe here the Steadiness and Intrepidity wherewith she overcame all the Pains and Dangers which assaulted her.

From The Female Soldier Or, the Surprising Life and Adventures of Hannah Snell by Anonymous