intrepid

[ in-trep-id ]

adjective

1. resolutely fearless; dauntless:

   an intrepid explorer.

   Synonyms: bold, courageous, brave

   Antonyms: timid

intrepid

/ ɪnˈtrɛpɪd /

adjective

1. fearless; daring; bold

Derived Forms

• ˌintreˈpidity, noun
• inˈtrepidly, adverb

Other Words From

• in·tre·pid·i·ty [in-tr, uh, -, pid, -i-tee], in·trep·id·ness noun
• in·trep·id·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrepid¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; from Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in- in- ³ + trepidus “anxious”; trepidation

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrepid¹

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

Example Sentences

Molly White is the model of an indefatigable and intrepid journalist.

From Los Angeles Times

That Rivers bore that cost with intrepid humor is worthy of drama.

From Los Angeles Times

Tributes have been paid to Dias, described by the Carta de Moçambique news site as a "shrewd lawyer, intrepid, with the tough fibre of a fighter".

From BBC

“We are not calling it a war — not yet anyway,” said Ismael Bojórquez, editor of the weekly Riodoce, whose co-founder Javier Valdez was assassinated in 2017 — a killing linked to his intrepid coverage.

From Los Angeles Times

His "Top Chef" journey was pretty linear, starting with vigor, sliding into the middle-of-the-pack as the competition wore on and then emerging towards the end of the competition as an intrepid, talented chef with clear-cut vision and insight into all things food, flavor and dish composition.

From Salon

Related Words

• courageous
• fearless
• heroic
• plucky
• spunky