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intrepid

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

fearless and bold in facing danger

Word origin: From Latin intrepidus, from trepidus, alarmed.

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In a sentence

Intrepid in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing intrepid in a sentence.

The intrepid explorer trekked alone across the frozen tundra.

The intrepid explorers pressed on into the uncharted interior despite warnings of certain hardship.

Synonyms
fearlessdauntlessvaliantaudacious
Antonyms
timidcowardly
Usage & nuance

Using “intrepid” well

Intrepid praises fearless boldness in the face of danger, and it contrasts with timid and cowardly.

Common questions

Questions about “intrepid

Intrepid (adjective) means fearless and bold in facing danger
Here is intrepid used in an example sentence: "The intrepid explorer trekked alone across the frozen tundra." Another example: "The intrepid explorers pressed on into the uncharted interior despite warnings of certain hardship."
Common synonyms for intrepid include fearless, dauntless, valiant, audacious.
Antonyms of intrepid include timid, cowardly.
Intrepid clusters with fearless, dauntless, valiant, and audacious. Its antonyms timid and cowardly mark the contrast.
Yes. Intrepid is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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