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intrepid

Adjective

IPA /ɪnˈtrepɪd/

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Very brave and willing to face danger or difficult situations without being easily discouraged.

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intrepid/ɪnˈtrepɪd/

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A steep and difficult route
A brave hiker continues
Reaches the summit

An intrepid person faces a challenge with courage.

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The intrepid hikers continued along the steep path towards the summit.
An intrepid reporter travelled to remote villages to investigate the story.

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intrepid — Very brave and willing to face danger or difficult situations without being easily discouraged.

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Very brave and willing to face danger or difficult situations without being easily discouraged.

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Word origin

From French intrepide or Latin intrepidus, combining a negative prefix with trepidus, meaning alarmed.

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Intrepid is often used for explorers, travellers and people undertaking challenging journeys.

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