intrepid
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of intrepid
First recorded in 1690–1700; from Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in- in- 3 + trepidus “anxious”; see trepidation
Explanation
Intrepid is just a fancy word for describing a person or action that is bold and brave. Super heroes are intrepid in their struggle for truth and justice. Some synonyms are fearless, courageous, dauntless, or valiant, but the word intrepid suggests a lack of fear in dealing with something new or unknown. This adjective comes from Latin intrepidus, formed from the prefix in-, "not" and trepidus, "alarmed."
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General Catalyst and HarbourVest led the round, which closed in the first quarter of this year and included participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intrepid Growth Partners, Valiant Peregrine and others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The Intrepid fund ranks second for average three-year return, trailing the MML Barings High Yield Fund.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
New York City repurposes historical sites into new venues, with the USS Intrepid hosting a 1940s-themed party on May 23.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Arthur wanted to name the horse Intrepid but the name was taken.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Intrepid, in-trep′id, adj. without trepidation or fear: undaunted: brave.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
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