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intrepid Definition

in·trepid (in trep′id)

adjective

not afraid; bold; fearless; dauntless; very brave

Etymology: L intrepidus < in-, not + trepidus, alarmed, anxious: see trepidation

intrepid Related Forms

in′·tre·pid′·ity (-trə pid′ə tē) noun or in·trep′·id·ness in·trep′·idly adverb

intrepid Synonyms

intrepid

modif.

fearless, courageous, bold, dauntless; see brave 1. See syn. study at brave.

intrepid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • explorer: You are an intrepid explorer trapped in a large maze - around 250 screens.
  • adventurer: You can't be an intrepid adventurer all the time!
  • reporter: Your intrepid reporter was, of course, there to record the event!
  • traveler: A group of our intrepid travelers on an Island tour at Cherry Hill.
  • trio: Simon Spencer now gives an account of our intrepid trio 's trip.
  • duo: The intrepid duo even took their trainers to Tenerife on a recent family holiday!

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Les Ecouges I up above it at the top of the gorge looked very intrepid.
  • so: So intrepid and determined is he, that he refuses to take a denial.