unintrepid

/ˌʌnɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking courage or boldness; timid

“The unintrepid explorer hesitated before crossing the rickety bridge.”

2. noun

a person who lacks courage or boldness; a timid person

“The novelist depicted the unintrepid protagonist as a symbol of societal fears.”

Synonyms

  • cowardly
  • fearful
  • timid

Antonyms

  • audacious
  • brave
  • daring