intrepidity

[ in-truh-pid-i-tee ]

noun

1. the fact or quality of being resolutely fearless or dauntless; bold courage:

   His indomitable fighting spirit, intrepidity, and devotion to duty against overwhelming odds were an inspiration to those under his command.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrepidity¹

intrepid ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

At a campaign event last month, former President Trump bragged that receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom — as bestowed by him to the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Republican Party super donor Miriam Adelson — is a greater honor than receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor for military service and “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.”

From Salon

“From Maine to Florida and back again, all America Hebraizes,” Arnold wrote, and Hebraic intrepidity and prickly fidelity indeed characterized the training of many American leaders and followers at prep schools like Groton, whose founding rector, Endicott Peabody, was a Puritan descendant.

From Salon

“Taylor’s conspicuous gallantry, his profound concern for his fellow soldiers, and his intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army,” the White House said in a statement.

From Washington Times

His brave actions were recognized nearly a century later when he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2015 “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.”

From Washington Times

His brave actions were recognized nearly a century later when he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2015 “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.”

From Seattle Times