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intrepid

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

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Definition of intrepid

adjective

  • fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect):our intrepid reporter

Derivatives

intrepidity

Pronunciation: /-trɪˈpɪdɪti/

noun

intrepidly

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century: from French intrépide or Latin intrepidus, from in- 'not' + trepidus 'alarmed'

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