intrepidness

in·trep·id

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-trep-id]
- /ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-trep-id]
- /ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd/

Definitions of intrepidness word

adjective intrepidness resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer. 1
noun intrepidness The quality of being intrepid; bravery. 1

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Origin of intrepidness

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 Intrepidness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Intrepidness

intrepidness 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for intrepidness

noun intrepidness

adventuresome — Adventuresome means the same as adventurous.
adventurousness — the quality of being adventurous
braveness — possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
bravery — Bravery is brave behaviour or the quality of being brave.
courageousness — possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.

All 51 Synonyms of intrepidness

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