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Definition of Intrepidity
1. Noun. Resolute courageousness.
Generic synonyms: Braveness, Bravery, Courage, Courageousness
Derivative terms: Dauntless, Intrepid
Definition of Intrepidity
1. n. The quality or state of being intrepid; fearless bravery; courage; resoluteness; valor.
Definition of Intrepidity
1. Noun. The quality of being intrepid; bravery. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Intrepidity
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Intrepidity
Literary usage of Intrepidity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. English Synonymes Explained: In Alphabetical Order ; with Copious by George Crabb (1883)
"intrepidity is properly a mode at fear- laane*!, ... They behaved with the greatest
intrepidity, and gave proofs ôf a true British spirit. ..."
2. A Theological Dictionary: Containing Definitions of All Religious Terms; a by Charles Buck (1838)
"intrepidity, a disposition of mind unaffected with feer at the approach of danger.
... intrepidity encounters the greatest perils with the utmost coolness, ..."
3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by James Boswell (1901)
"... Reading—Dr. Campbell—Drinking—Verses on Inch-Kenneth—Young Col's good
Qualitie* —Solander—Burke—Johnson's intrepidity—Singular Customs—French Credulity. ..."
4. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1843)
"Reduced in this extremity to the resources of his own mind, he displayed a prudent
intrepidity, which compensated for all the deficiencies of the place and ..."
5. History of the United Netherlands, from the Death of William the Silent to by John Lothrop Motley (1900)
"... on striking a blow for freedom—Organization of a Dutch army —Stratagem to
surprise the castle of Breda—intrepidity and success of the enterprise. ..."
6. A Theological Dictionary: Containing Definitions of All Religious Terms; a by Charles Buck (1830)
"intrepidity encounters the greatest perils with the utmost coolness, and dares
even present death. See COURAGE, FORTITUDE. INVESTITURE, in ecclesiastical ..."
7. Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea: Including the Border Wars of the by William Leete Stone (1838)
"... Sc It on the lmes—His efforts to accompany the expedition—Landing of Colonel
Solomun Van Reuss.-laer and hi? party—intrepidity of the attack—Van ..."
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