intrepid

Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.

(adjective)

An example of someone intrepid is a bold cave explorer.

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See intrepid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not afraid; bold; fearless; dauntless; very brave

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

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See intrepid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Resolutely courageous; fearless. See Synonyms at brave.

Origin:

Origin: Latin intrepidus

Origin: : in-, not; see in-1

Origin: + trepidus, alarmed

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Related Forms:

  • inˌtre·pidˈi·ty (-trə-pĭdˈĭ-tē), in·trepˈid·ness noun
  • in·trepˈid·ly adverb

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