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- [in-trep-id]
- /ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd/
- /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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".
intrepid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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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