intrepid
adjective/ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/
Frequency rank: #12,533 most common English word
Meaning
fearless and adventurous; not deterred by danger or difficulty.
Example sentence
The intrepid explorer ventured deep into the jungle without any fear.
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