adj

intrepid

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adj

Fearless and bold in the face of danger.

"The intrepid climbers pushed on despite the storm."

"She was an intrepid reporter who never backed down from a dangerous story."

How to Use Intrepid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBrave and daring, especially when facing something risky or scary.

Common pairings

intrepid explorer intrepid adventurer intrepid reporter

more intrepid comparative, most intrepid superlative

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The _____ climbers pushed on despite the storm.

From French intrépide, from Latin intrepidus, from in- ("not") + trepidus ("anxious, nervous") — literally "not nervous."

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