Definitions

intrepidity

[in-truh-pid-i-tee] / ˌɪn trəˈpɪd ɪ ti /

NOUN

courage

Synonyms

STRONG

adventurousness audacity backbone braveness bravery bravura courageousness daring dash dauntlessness determination endurance enterprise fearlessness firmness fortitude gallantry gameness grit guts hardihood heart heroism mettle nerve pluck pluckiness power prowess pugnacity rashness recklessness resolution spirit spunk stoutheartedness temerity tenacity valiance valiancy valor venturesomeness

WEAK

adventuresomeness doughtiness intrepidness lion-heartedness undauntedness valiantness élan

Antonyms

STRONG

care carefulness caution cowardice fear hesitation humility inability infirmity irresolution meekness modesty spinelessness timidity weakness yielding

Example Sentences

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The horror subgenre where death’s hand chooses a seemingly random victim has the potential to be invigorating because it reveals the intrepidity of the human spirit.

From Salon

He was awarded the Medal of Honour for showing "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" by staying behind and fighting North Korean soldiers who were closing in on his squad.

From BBC

In a statement announcing the honor, the White House said Mr. Davis “distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty.”

From Washington Times

Recipients now must distinguish themselves “by gallantry and intrepidity” at the risk of life beyond the call of duty.

From Washington Times

What Morant is now doing is in your face, with plenty of moxie and several more doses of intrepidity.

From Washington Post

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