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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“Guizhou Zhicheng FC hope the two African players will integrate with the team as soon as possible and show their mettle, intrepidity and fighting spirit to the team,” read the club statement.

From The Guardian

Doss‘ brave and selfless actions earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty.”

From Washington Times

The only things real in this drama turn out to be the intrepidity of Captain Khan himself, the grief of his family, and the fidelity of the president who sent him to war.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their tales feature moments of intrepidity and recrimination in equal measure.

From Washington Post

The soldiers will now be given the highest honor “in recognition of the gallantry, intrepidity, and heroism above and beyond the call of duty,” the White House said in a statement.

From New York Times

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