intrepidity

noun

Definition of intrepiditynext
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger he managed to get back to camp, despite the grizzly bears, through sheer intrepidity

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  1. courage
  2. heroism
  3. gallantry
  4. bravery
  5. prowess
Noun
  • Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about new beginnings, courage and fresh starts.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Zegler’s Snow White is a princess who not only finds true love but also the courage to be the type of leader that her late father taught her to be.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of courage
Noun
  • Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.
    — Carmel Dagan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.
    — Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2020
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The show’s bravery in exploring mature topics, like infertility, has also moved parents.
    — Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • The elephant’s peek-a-boo prowess wasn’t entirely surprising, given that Gabon has a lot of jungle to vanish into.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, this toy’s prowess doesn’t start and stop with its internal capabilities.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of prowess
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