intrepid
adjective
[ ɪnˈtrɛpɪd ]
• fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
• "our intrepid reporter"
Similar:
fearless,
unafraid,
undaunted,
dauntless,
undismayed,
unalarmed,
unflinching,
unshrinking,
unblenching,
unabashed,
bold,
daring,
audacious,
adventurous,
dashing,
heroic,
dynamic,
spirited,
mettlesome,
confident,
indomitable,
brave,
courageous,
valiant,
valorous,
stout-hearted,
lionhearted,
stalwart,
plucky,
gutsy,
spunky,
game,
ballsy,
go-ahead,
have-a-go,
doughty,
venturous,
Origin:
late 17th century: from French intrépide or Latin intrepidus, from in- ‘not’ + trepidus ‘alarmed’.
