Intrepidity
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What is Intrepidity?
noun
Fearlessness; resolute courage.
Pronunciation
Why This Word?
Chosen to celebrate courage that serves others, not ego.
Examples of Use
Here's how this word appears in everyday language:
Her intrepidity inspired volunteers.
Intrepidity and prudence are better together.
Journalists showed intrepidity in the field.
Word Origins
Latin intrepidus “unshaken,” from in- + trepidus “alarmed”
Often paired with exploration and rescue narratives.
First appearance in English: 17th century
Word Family
Related forms of this word:
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Adjective:
An intrepid climber summited at dawn.
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Noun:
Her fortitude steadied the team.
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Adjective:
A dauntless crew set sail.
Around the World
How this word appears in other languages:
- Spanish: intrepidez
- French: intrépidité
- German: Unerschrockenheit
- Italian: intrepidezza
- Portuguese: intrepidez
If you Already Know This Word
If you've mastered this word, try these more advanced alternatives:
Courage
Broad virtue; intrepidity is fearless steadiness.
Valor
Often martial; intrepidity is context-agnostic.
Audacity
Daring that can be rash; intrepidity implies resolve.
Fun Facts
- The USS Intrepid is a famous aircraft carrier museum.
- “Trepidation” is the opposite family: fearful agitation.
Cultural Usage
- Accounts of polar expeditions praise intrepidity.
- Citations mention intrepidity in combat.
Common Mistakes
Not “insensitivity”; intrepidity feels fear but acts anyway.
Micro Story
With intrepidity, the team entered the burning building.