intrepid

[in-trep-id]

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adjective

resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.

Origin of intrepid

1690–1700; < Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in- in-³ + trepidus anxious; see trepidation

Related formsin·tre·pid·i·ty, in·trep·id·ness, nounin·trep·id·ly, adverb

Synonyms for intrepid

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brave, courageous, bold.

Antonyms for intrepid

timid.

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Related Words for intrepidity

heart, nerve, gameness, adventurousness, dash, prowess, rashness, temerity, spunk, pugnacity, daring, endurance, guts, spirit, heroism, valor, fortitude, fearlessness, backbone, grit

Examples from the Web for intrepidity

Historical Examples of intrepidity

Nothing, however, could check the intrepidity with which they advanced.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
Robert Southey
Intrepidity is one of the least shining strokes in his character.
The Memoirs of Count Grammont, Complete
Anthony Hamilton
They had been selected for their intrepidity and hardihood from all the towns.
King Philip
John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
He bore upon his person the stamp of intrepidity and assurance.
The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series
Rafael Sabatini
And it was intrepid, but in this intrepidity there was nothing aggressive.
Under Western Eyes
Joseph Conrad

British Dictionary definitions for intrepidity

intrepid

adjective

fearless; daring; bold

Derived Formsintrepidity or intrepidness, nounintrepidly, adverb

Word Origin for intrepid

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

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Word Origin and History for intrepidity

1704, from intrepid + -ity.

intrepid

adj.

1620s (implied in intrepidness), from French intrépide (16c.) and directly from Latin intrepidus "unshaken, undaunted," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + trepidus "alarmed" (see trepidation). Related: Intrepidly.