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

He pushes off the desk and approaches me, an intrepid smile stretching across his face.

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The governor established a police base, with 30 officers and an intrepid commander at the helm.

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Following the announcement, Salon took up an intrepid investigation into other Fox News personalities who have taken conspicuously timed “vacations” over the years.

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He said he had heard of a community of chimpanzees on the rugged eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika where an intrepid researcher might make valuable discoveries.

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Assumption Island, in the western Indian Ocean, possesses little at first glance that would set even the most curious and intrepid traveller's pulse racing.

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Related Words

• courageous 
• fearless 
• heroic 
• plucky 
• spunky