I’m confused, and the dictionary hasn’t helped.

I always thought the word intrepid meant ‘brave,’ or ‘fearless’ so there is an intrepid traveller.

However, the T.V. along with people I’ve talked to, say an intrepid journey, not an intrepid traveller.

The dictionary agrees with my interpretation of the word and its use, but people I’ve asked appear certain that ‘intrepid traveller’ is incorrect.

Does anyone know for certain what intrepid means and how it is used?

http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?l=i&p=11

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/intrepid

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrepid

http://www.answers.com/topic/intrepid-american-history

http://www.bartleby.com/cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=colHC&query=Intrepid&x=8&y=13

http://www.onelook.com/?w=Intrepid&ls=a

intrepid journey

Since intrepid can mean courageous or bold, I suppose that an intrepid journey is possible.

Ya think??

I’m intepid enough to stick my neck out that one. Maybe even downright doctrinaire.

saparris - 03 September 2009 03:09 PM

I’m

intepid 

enough to stick my neck out that one. Maybe even downright doctrinaire.

spell check still not working???

I’m intepid enough to stick my neck out that one. Maybe even downright doctrinaire.

Haha, usually you’d take the other side and say that the t.v is an idiot.

True, but he is intepid. More just plain tepid.

r

Here’s the “r” I left out of intrepid.

If I could spell it, I’d report you for that big word that starts with a h.

With an h

Well, I’d report you for missing out the ‘n.’

If I could spell it, I’d report you for that big word that starts with a h

Please don’t threaten me. I don’t work well under that kind of pressure. I sweat profusely, all over the keyboard.

I’d also like to add that the smiley face I just used is very hip. I have never seen it before, and I’m pretty chuffed that I used it appropriately.

Hello,
Can you please let me know what this forum is all about
Thanks
MK

It’s a language forum. Advertising is prohibited. You have been reported, and your post will be removed.

saparris - 03 September 2009 07:55 PM

r

Here’s the “r” I left out of intrepid.

If I could spell it, I’d report you for that big word that starts with a h.

It was left out intentionally.  Tepid as in lukewarm.

mk900 - 03 September 2009 11:57 PM

Hello,
Can you please let me know what this forum is all about
Thanks
MK

As I mentioned in your first post, and now here.  You obviously know what is going on. Keep your false posts and your advertising to yourself.
And it was in a PM.

If I could spell it, I’d report you for that big word that starts with a h

n

I found the missing n that was supposed to be in post #8. It was hiding under the mouse pad.

Along with your funny bone? Put it to work and try to see if you can do somethiing funny.