intrepid

Adjective
US[in-trep-uhd]/ɪnˈtrɛpəd/3 syllables
Synonyms: audaciousbravedauntlessfearlesshardyunfearing

Open English WordNet

Adjective (1)

  1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation“audacious explorers”“fearless reporters and photographers”“intrepid pioneers”Synonyms: audaciousbravedauntlessfearlesshardyunfearingOpposite timidSimilar bold

Related words intrepidity noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

In·trep′id adjective

Origin: L. intrepidus: cf. F. intrépide. See In- not, and Trepidation.

Not trembling or shaking with fear; fearless; bold; brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit.

Synonyms: Fearless; dauntless; resolute; brave; courageous; daring; valiant; heroic; doughty.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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