intrepid
fearless and bold in facing danger
Word origin: From Latin intrepidus, from trepidus, alarmed.
Intrepid in a sentence
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The intrepid explorer trekked alone across the frozen tundra.
The intrepid explorers pressed on into the uncharted interior despite warnings of certain hardship.
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The committee's report was praised for its candor, yet its central recommendation was so blank that administrators could cite it to justify nearly any policy they had already resolved to pursue.
Using “intrepid” well
Intrepid praises fearless boldness in the face of danger, and it contrasts with timid and cowardly.
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