Word meaning
intrepid
adjective · in-TREP-id
What does intrepid mean?
Intrepid means fearless; adventurous.
Intrepid in a sentence
“The intrepid explorers crossed the ice sheet on skis.”
Synonyms for intrepid
- fearless
- bold
- daring
Where does intrepid come from?
From Latin in-, "not," and trepidus, "alarmed."
How to remember intrepid
- Say it out loud a few times: in-TREP-id.
- Write one sentence of your own using intrepid, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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