SuaviloquyToday’s word

intrepidity

Intrepidity, n.

Etymology: [Cf. F. intrépidité.]

The quality or state of being intrepid; fearless bravery; courage; resoluteness; valor. Sir Roger had acquitted himself of two or three sentences with a look of much business and great intrepidity. Addison.

Syn. -- Courage; heroism; bravery; fortitude; gallantry; valor. See Courage, Heroism.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for intrepidity; he lists it under prowess.

Where he writes about it:

Bravery, courage, heroism, and intrepidity may be silent, spiritual, or passive; they may be exhibited by a martyr at the stake. — from prowess

Synonyms

prowessbraverycouragegallantryheroismvalor

Antonyms

cowardicecowardlinesseffeminacyfearpusillanimitytimidity

etymologyWebster’s online