intrepid
[ in-trep-id ]
/ ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd /
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adjective
resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
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OTHER WORDS FROM intrepid
in·tre·pid·i·ty, in·trep·id·ness, nounin·trep·id·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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intrepid
/ (ɪnˈtrɛpɪd) /
adjective
fearless; daring; bold
Derived forms of intrepid
intrepidity or intrepidness, nounintrepidly, adverbWord Origin for intrepid
C17: from Latin intrepidus, from in- 1 + trepidus fearful, timid
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