intrepid

Without any trepidation

Intrepid means fearless and bold, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

The word carries a sense of adventurous courage rather than mere recklessness: intrepid explorers, an intrepid journalist covering the war zone.

It suggests someone who presses forward despite knowing the risks.

steadfast

resolute

Fixed in purpose

unwavering · indomitable · persistent · dogged · stalwart · unshakeable · unswerving · relentless · unbowed · tireless

adventurous

explorer

One who investigates unfamiliar regions

quest · odyssey · trek · safari · uncharted · wilderness · exploration · navigate · wanderlust · globetrotter

courageous

valor

Courage in danger

fortitude · boldness · mettle · daring · fearlessness · audacity · pluck · grit · nerve · backbone

Categories
Opposites
courage and fearlessness

intrepidcowardly

Without bravery or nerve

timid · fearful · craven · fainthearted · spineless

Phrases
Family

intrepidity, intrepidness, intrepidly

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G