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Intrepid Meaning Adjective Resolutely Fearless Dauntless Latin Trepidus

Front Intrepid (adjective)
Back Resolutely fearless, dauntless.

Intrepid comes from the Latin in, meaning “not,” and trepidus, an adjective that means “alarmed, scared.” Trepidus is related to the Latin verb trepido, meaning “tremble.” Thus, to be intrepid is to not be alarmed or scared, to not tremble, even in the face of danger.

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