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

He was awarded the Medal of Honour for showing "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" by staying behind and fighting North Korean soldiers who were closing in on his squad.

From BBC

In a statement announcing the honor, the White House said Mr. Davis “distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty.”

From Washington Times

Recipients now must distinguish themselves “by gallantry and intrepidity” at the risk of life beyond the call of duty.

From Washington Times

What Morant is now doing is in your face, with plenty of moxie and several more doses of intrepidity.

From Washington Post

The ceilings of some of the rooms in Montclair bore charred, black circles, in mute testimony to his intrepidity as an exploder.

From Literature