intrepid

adjective

in·trep·id in-ˈtre-pəd How to pronounce intrepid (audio)

: characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance

an intrepid explorer

intrepidity

ˌin-trə-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce intrepid (audio)

noun

intrepidly

in-ˈtre-pəd-lē How to pronounce intrepid (audio)

adverb

intrepidness noun

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Don't Be Afraid to Learn About Intrepid

You need not be afraid to find out the origins of this word, although its history does include fear. Intrepid derives from the Latin word intrepidus, itself formed by the combination of the prefix in- (meaning "not") and trepidus, meaning "alarmed." Other relatives of trepidus in English include trepidation and trepidatious, as well as trepid (which actually predates intrepid and means "fearful"). Synonyms for intrepid include courageous, valiant, fearless, valorous, and simply brave. Intrepid aptly describes anyone—from explorers to reporters—who ventures bravely into unknown territory, though often you'll see the word loaded with irony, as in "an intrepid volunteer sampled the entries at the pie bake-off."

Example Sentences

The heroes are intrepid small-business owners, investigative reporters, plaintiffs and their lawyers, and, of course, Nader himself and his grass-roots organizations.

Jonathan Chait, New York Times Book Review, 3 Feb. 2008 Author and explorer Dame Freya Stark was one of the most intrepid adventurers of all time. (T. E. Lawrence, no slouch in the travel department himself, called her "gallant" and "remarkable.")

Kimberly Robinson, Travel & Leisure, December 1999 Meanwhile, the intrepid Florentine traveler Marco Polo had been to China and brought back with him a noodle dish that became Italian pasta …

Norman F. Cantor, The Civilization of the Middle Ages, 1993 an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted

Recent Examples on the Web Eleanor Amplified: This long-running adventure series features an intrepid reporter named Eleanor Amplified.

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 Our intrepid explorers receive a distress signal from fellow Starfleet ship the U.S.S. Constellation and rush to its aid.

Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Drabkin will handle the wine while Portland Opera Company’s intrepid performers nail the arias.

Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 June 2022 Anubis, an intrepid Mexican gray wolf whose travels from eastern New Mexico to northern Arizona last year earned him fame, was shot and killed Sunday west of Flagstaff.

Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2022 Spain's Costa de la Luz rewards intrepid travelers who know to set their sights beyond the Mediterranean.

Terry Ward, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 The alphabet soup of race names references the tiny alpine villages in France, Italy, and Switzerland that surround Mont Blanc, or in the case of PTL, one very intrepid baker (see below).

Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2022 The four potty-mouthed blobs known as Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny are but the latest intrepid cartoon antiheroes to wrestle with the crises of youth.

Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 In that spirit, six members of the design community reflect on the intrepid legacy Miyake leaves behind.

Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	intrepid
释义	intrepid adjective in·trep·id in-ˈtre-pəd : characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance an intrepid explorer intrepidity ˌin-trə-ˈpi-də-tē noun intrepidly in-ˈtre-pəd-lē adverb intrepidness noun Did you know? Don't Be Afraid to Learn About Intrepid You need not be afraid to find out the origins of this word, although its history does include fear. Intrepid derives from the Latin word intrepidus, itself formed by the combination of the prefix in- (meaning "not") and trepidus, meaning "alarmed." Other relatives of trepidus in English include trepidation and trepidatious, as well as trepid (which actually predates intrepid and means "fearful"). Synonyms for intrepid include courageous, valiant, fearless, valorous, and simply brave. Intrepid aptly describes anyone—from explorers to reporters—who ventures bravely into unknown territory, though often you'll see the word loaded with irony, as in "an intrepid volunteer sampled the entries at the pie bake-off." Synonyms bold brave courageous dauntless doughty fearless gallant greathearted gutsy gutty heroic heroical lionhearted manful stalwart stout stouthearted undauntable undaunted valiant valorous See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The heroes are intrepid small-business owners, investigative reporters, plaintiffs and their lawyers, and, of course, Nader himself and his grass-roots organizations. Jonathan Chait, New York Times Book Review, 3 Feb. 2008 Author and explorer Dame Freya Stark was one of the most intrepid adventurers of all time. (T. E. Lawrence, no slouch in the travel department himself, called her "gallant" and "remarkable.") Kimberly Robinson, Travel & Leisure, December 1999 Meanwhile, the intrepid Florentine traveler Marco Polo had been to China and brought back with him a noodle dish that became Italian pasta … Norman F. Cantor, The Civilization of the Middle Ages, 1993 an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted Recent Examples on the Web Eleanor Amplified: This long-running adventure series features an intrepid reporter named Eleanor Amplified. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 Our intrepid explorers receive a distress signal from fellow Starfleet ship the U.S.S. Constellation and rush to its aid. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Drabkin will handle the wine while Portland Opera Company’s intrepid performers nail the arias. Michael Alberty \| For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 June 2022 Anubis, an intrepid Mexican gray wolf whose travels from eastern New Mexico to northern Arizona last year earned him fame, was shot and killed Sunday west of Flagstaff. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2022 Spain's Costa de la Luz rewards intrepid travelers who know to set their sights beyond the Mediterranean. Terry Ward, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 The alphabet soup of race names references the tiny alpine villages in France, Italy, and Switzerland that surround Mont Blanc, or in the case of PTL, one very intrepid baker (see below). Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2022 The four potty-mouthed blobs known as Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny are but the latest intrepid cartoon antiheroes to wrestle with the crises of youth. Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 In that spirit, six members of the design community reflect on the intrepid legacy Miyake leaves behind. Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin intrepidus, from in- + trepidus alarmed — more at trepidation First Known Use 1680, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition intrepid adjective in·trep·id in-ˈtre-pəd : feeling no fear : bold intrepid adjective as in courageous feeling or displaying no fear by temperament an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance courageous brave fearless valiant heroic gallant adventurous heroical bold dauntless undaunted doughty gutsy lionhearted stouthearted stalwart valorous manful foolish impulsive daring determined resolute hardy stout plucky spirited reckless gutty undeterred adventuresome undauntable spunky undismayed greathearted venturous unflinching venturesome daredevil game dashing mad audacious impetuous unswerving foolhardy Spartan mettlesome brazen madcap lunatic gritty incautious imprudent hotheaded thoughtless nutty encouraged emboldened heedless insane overconfident gamy rash unafraid overbold hasty wild brash firm reassured comforted crazy heartened headlong half-witted gamey precipitate Antonyms & Near Antonyms timorous timid pusillanimous dastardly craven fearful yellow cowardly coward gutless spineless careful anxious fainthearted cautious ungallant nerveless diffident unheroic spiritless nervous skittish mousey mousy scary apprehensive shy prudent lily-livered chicken unadventurous frightened uncourageous startled afraid terrified poor-spirited chickenhearted unnerved heedful poltroon panicked weakhearted milk-livered disturbed horrified chicken-livered agitated perturbed spooked scared shocked upset concerned disconcerted disquieted dismayed worried terrorized appalled wimpy weak panic-stricken unmanly See More
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