Antonyms for intrepidity
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : in-trep-id |
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtrɛp ɪd |
Definition of intrepidity
Origin :- 1704, from intrepid + -ity.
- noun courage
- Nothing, however, could check the intrepidity with which they advanced.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- Intrepidity is one of the least shining strokes in his character.
- Extract from : « The Memoirs of Count Grammont, Complete » by Anthony Hamilton
- They had been selected for their intrepidity and hardihood from all the towns.
- Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
- He bore upon his person the stamp of intrepidity and assurance.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini
- And it was intrepid, but in this intrepidity there was nothing aggressive.
- Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
- He was saved and carried on board the 'Regulus' by the intrepidity of young Dill.
- Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
- Give a proof of your valour, of your intrepidity, of your courage!
- Extract from : « "Unto Caesar" » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
- Hitherto he had been untried either as to his tactics or his intrepidity.
- Extract from : « The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte » by William Milligan Sloane
- It is only in view of this circumstance, that his intrepidity can be appreciated.
- Extract from : « A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon » by John Lord, A.M.
- It was only that intrepidity of self-command which he had failed to allow for.
- Extract from : « The Sign of the Spider » by Bertram Mitford
Synonyms for intrepidity
- adventuresomeness
- adventurousness
- audacity
- backbone
- braveness
- bravery
- bravura
- courageousness
- daring
- dash
- dauntlessness
- determination
- doughtiness
- élan
- endurance
- enterprise
- fearlessness
- firmness
- fortitude
- gallantry
- gameness
- grit
- guts
- hardihood
- heart
- heroism
- intrepidness
- lion-heartedness
- mettle
- nerve
- pluck
- pluckiness
- power
- prowess
- pugnacity
- rashness
- recklessness
- resolution
- spirit
- spunk
- stoutheartedness
- temerity
- tenacity
- undauntedness
- valiance
- valiancy
- valiantness
- valor
- venturesomeness
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