intrepid

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing courage and determination in the face of danger or difficulty.

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Synonyms

courageous , fearless , unafraid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intrepid
repid , residue

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Variants

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intrepid , intrepidities , intrepidity , intrepidly , intrepidness , intrepidnesses

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Forms

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intrepider, intrepidly, intrepidest

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'intrepidus' meaning 'unfearing, undaunted'.

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Trivia

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1. The HMS Intrepid was a British Royal Navy destroyer that saw action during World War II.

2. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City is home to the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bravery: Intrepid is a type of bravery, specifically the ability to face danger or difficulty with courage and determination.

2. Courage: Intrepid is a synonym for courage, but it emphasizes the ability to face danger or difficulty with determination.

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Quotes

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1. Meanwhile, the "intrepid" Florentine traveler Marco Polo had been to China and brought back with him a noodle dish that became Italian pasta …

   - Norman F. Cantor,{it}The Civilization of the Middle Ages{/it},1993

2. Author and explorer Dame Freya Stark was one of the most "intrepid" adventurers of all time. (T. E. Lawrence, no slouch in the travel department himself, called her "gallant" and "remarkable.")

   - Kimberly Robinson,{it}Travel & Leisure{/it},December 1999

3. The heroes are "intrepid" small-business owners, investigative reporters, plaintiffs and their lawyers, and, of course, Nader himself and his grass-roots organizations.

   - Jonathan Chait,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},3 Feb. 2008

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Culture

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Intrepid is often used to describe individuals who are fearless and determined, particularly in challenging situations. It has been used extensively in literature, such as Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick' and its character Ishmael, who is described as 'an intrepid voyager'.

How to Memorize "intrepid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person facing a dangerous situation, such as a firefighter entering a burning building or an explorer setting out on a treacherous journey, and remember that they are described as intrepid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word intrepid with the image of a lion, which is often used as a symbol of courage and determination.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Intrepid Ishmael' to remember the definition of the word. Ishmael is described as intrepid in 'Moby-Dick'.

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