intrepid
/ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/adjective★Intermediate— fearlessly adventurous
formal
Showing fearless determination and courage in the face of danger or difficulty.
She was an intrepid journalist who covered war zones.
She was a brave journalist who reported from dangerous war zones.
The intrepid team scaled the treacherous mountain.
The fearless team climbed the dangerous mountain.
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Often used to describe adventurous or daring individuals in challenging situations.
Collocations
intrepid explorera brave and adventurous explorerintrepid spirita fearless and determined attitude
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'intrepid' to describe someone who is not just brave but also determined and adventurous.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'intrepidus', meaning 'fearless', from 'in-' (not) + 'trepidus' (alarmed).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe people who face challenges with boldness.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixtrepid
alarmed
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