intrepid

Definition

Fearless and adventurous; showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty. Describes someone who is bold and undaunted by risks.

Etymology

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.

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