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intrepid

in·trep·id
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-trep-id]
    • /ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd/
    • /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-trep-id]
    • /ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd/

Definitions of intrepid word

  • adjective intrepid resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer. 1
  • noun intrepid Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). 1
  • adjective intrepid daring, brave 1
  • adjective intrepid An intrepid person acts in a brave way. 0
  • adjective intrepid fearless; daring; bold 0
  • adjective intrepid not afraid; bold; fearless; dauntless; very brave 0

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Origin of intrepid

First appearance:

before 1690
One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in- in-3 + trepidus anxious; see trepidation

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Parts of speech for Intrepid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intrepid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for intrepid

adj intrepid

  • heroic — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
  • fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
  • spunky — plucky; spirited.
  • courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
  • plucky — having or showing pluck or courage; brave: The drowning swimmer was rescued by a plucky schoolboy.

adjective intrepid

  • nervy — brashly presumptuous or insolent; pushy: a nervy thing to say; a nervy trick to pull.
  • impavid — (archaic) fearless, undaunted.

Antonyms for intrepid

adj intrepid

  • cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
  • meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
  • timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
  • afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
  • fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.

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