intrepid

[ in-trep-id ]
/ ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd /

adjective

resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.

Origin of intrepid

1690–1700; < Latin intrepidus, equivalent to in- in-3 + trepidus anxious; see trepidation

OTHER WORDS FROM intrepid

in·tre·pid·i·ty, in·trep·id·ness, noun in·trep·id·ly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for intrepidness

intrepid
/ (ɪnˈtrɛpɪd) /

adjective

fearless; daring; bold

Derived forms of intrepid

intrepidity or intrepidness, noun intrepidly, adverb

Word Origin for intrepid

C17: from Latin intrepidus, from in- 1 + trepidus fearful, timid