intrepidity

[ in-truh-pid-i-tee ]

/ ˌɪn trəˈpɪd ɪ ti /

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noun

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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Sometimes in·trep·id·ness [in-trep-id-nis] /ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd nɪs/ .

Origin of intrepidity

intrepid + -ity

Words nearby intrepidity

intrazonal soil, intreat, intrench, intrenching tool, intrepid, intrepidity, Int. Rev., intricacy, intricate, intrigant, intrigue

How to use intrepidity in a sentence

Left almost defenceless by England, it was preserved to her by Carleton's firmness and intrepidity.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
He was a man of strong natural sense and dauntless intrepidity.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
The Mexicans met the advance with their customary intrepidity.
South American Fights and Fighters|Cyrus Townsend Brady
In the face of such a disparity of numbers and equipment, the Huguenots exhibited signal intrepidity.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird

He reclaimed his master's property with great intrepidity; and a gentleman who was present took his part immediately.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth

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