intrepid
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- intrepidity noun
- intrepidly adverb
- intrepidness noun
Etymology
Origin of intrepid
First recorded in 1690–1700; from Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in- in- 3 + trepidus “anxious”; trepidation
Example Sentences
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The Second Grinnell Expedition’s “intrepid” crew was under the leadership of what New York’s Daily Herald called, “the indefatigable perseverance and indomitable courage” possessed by its thirty-three-year-old naval surgeon and commander.
From Literature
Queer desire, femininity, and lipstick form an intrepid triptych in the form of pop star Chappell Roan, whose persona betrays both her rural Missouri provenance and the glittery legacy of drag performance.
From Salon
As a writer and storyboard artist, she helped intrepid heroes Jake the Dog and Finn the Human become iconic toon characters.
From Los Angeles Times
It resembles a space mission, with an intrepid rover traversing desolate distant terrain.
From Barron's
They were intrepid sailors and had already put down roots in Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the northern reaches of Scotland.
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