intrepid

UK: /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/ US: /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/ ,(in trep′id)

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in•trep•id /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/   adj. 

1. fearless;
   dauntless:
   an intrepid explorer.

in•trep•id•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

in•trep•id  (in trep′id), adj. 

1. resolutely fearless;
   dauntless:
   an intrepid explorer.

• Latin intrepidus, equivalent. to in- in-³ + trepidus anxious; see trepidation
• 1690–1700

in′tre•pid′i•ty, in•trep′id•ness, n. 
in•trep′id•ly, adv. 
Synonyms

brave, courageous, bold.

Antonyms

timid.

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intrepid / ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/ adjective

1. fearless; daring; bold

Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin intrepidus, from in-¹ + trepidus fearful, timid

ˌintreˈpidity, inˈtrepidness noun

inˈtrepidly adverb