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intrepid
Meaning: fearless and adventurous, especially in the face of danger
intrepid in a sentence
How intrepid is used in real sentences:
The intrepid explorer pushed forward into the uncharted jungle without hesitation.
An intrepid firefighter ran into the burning building to rescue the family.
“After storm-closed roads reopened, an intrepid pair of student interviewers hiked an unstable trail to reach isolated farms.”
— from the passage Voices Across Generations
Synonyms for intrepid
Other words for intrepid — fearless, daring and valiant — carry the same meaning.
- fearless
- daring
- valiant
Antonyms of intrepid
Words that mean the opposite of intrepid:
- timid
- cowardly
Where it comes from
From Latin intrepidus 'not alarmed, undaunted'
Memory hook
IN-TREPID — the opposite of TREPID(ation), so full of courage instead of fear.