Fearless and adventurous; showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty. Describes someone who is bold and undaunted by risks.
From Latin 'intrepidus,' from 'in-' (not) + 'trepidus' (alarmed, trembling). The root 'trepid' relates to trembling with fear, so intrepid literally means 'not trembling' or fearless. The word entered English in the 17th century.
Think 'in-TREPID'—not feeling 'trepidation' (fear)! While most people would tremble ('trepid' relates to trembling), an intrepid person stays calm and brave. Picture an intrepid explorer facing unknown dangers without breaking a sweat.
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