intrepid

/ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/
fearlessly adventurous

The intrepid explorer braved the unknown wilderness.

The adventurous explorer faced the wilderness without fear.


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.

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
prefix
+
trepid
alarmed
root
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