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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌintreˈpidity, noun
  • inˈtrepidly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • in·tre·pid·i·ty [in-tr, uh, -, pid, -i-tee], in·trep·id·ness noun
  • in·trep·id·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intrepid1

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

Origin of intrepid1

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

That conclusion rests on genetic evidence suggesting the intrepid South Americans mated with ancient Polynesians.

Residents weren’t allowed to visit their burned homes as the National Guard secured the area and local officials performed safety checks on utilities, but one intrepid neighbor snuck up the ridge to report back about the damage.

The interior of the 20-foot Basecamp X is cleverly designed, with plenty of space for gear and food for the three other intrepid campers along for my test.

One intrepid beetle, though, made the journey in just six minutes!

On average, it took six hours for the beetles to escape, though one intrepid individual completed the journey in just six minutes.

Intrepid university students perched on the ceiling girders and roared out a football cheer: Cheer!

Bettles, Alaska has been a gateway for intrepid travelers who want to explore the pristine wilderness of the Arctic Circle.

Under the harsh sun and roaring sand of the wild Namib Desert, even the most intrepid find it impossible to stay put.

The intrepid adventurers are now walking the final 100 miles to the Pole.

Any suggestions for intrepid Target shoppers who want to bag some of your merchandise?

He was one of the most daring, brave and intrepid officers of the army, and his adventures almost border on romance.

The intrepid Vergniaud alone refused to adopt any measure of safety.

That intrepid investigator, Bosio, was several times well nigh lost in their mysterious depths.

One dark night, on February 3, 1804, the Intrepid left the rest of the fleet and set sail for the harbor of Tripoli.

Quick-burning material was brought from the Intrepid, put in good places, and set on fire.

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