Meaning & use
intrepidity
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Fearless and resolute courage in the face of danger.
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The rescue team's intrepidity saved dozens of lives during the flood.
Historians praised the explorer's intrepidity in crossing the uncharted desert.
A note on using this word
Built from the adjective 'intrepid,' from Latin 'in-' (not) and 'trepidus' (alarmed), literally meaning 'unshaken.'
Words with a similar meaning
fearlessnessboldness
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Words with an opposite meaning
cowardicetimidity
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