Courageous vs. Intrepid — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Courageous and Intrepid
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Courageous
Having or characterized by courage; valiant.
Intrepid
Resolutely courageous; fearless.
Courageous
Of a person, displaying or possessing courage. Category:en:Personality
The most courageous person I have ever met
Intrepid
Fearless; bold; brave.
Courageous
Of an action, that requires courage.
A courageous deed
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Intrepid
Not trembling or shaking with fear; fearless; bold; brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit.
Courageous
Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.
With this victory, the women became most courageous and proud, and the men waxed . . . fearful and desperate.
Intrepid
Invulnerable to fear or intimidation;
Audacious explorers
Fearless reporters and photographers
Intrepid pioneers
Courageous
Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching;
Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring
A frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain
Set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
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