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desperate
adjective(des-per-ate)fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
Synonyms: dire,
Examples:
A desperate illness.
On all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel.
On all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel.
desperate
adjective(des-per-ate)arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
Synonyms: despairing,
Examples:
A desperate cry for help.
Helpless and desperate--as if at the end of his tether.
Her desperate screams.
Helpless and desperate--as if at the end of his tether.
Her desperate screams.
desperate
adjective(des-per-ate)desperately determined
Synonyms: do-or-die,
desperate
adjective(des-per-ate)showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
Synonyms: heroic,
Examples:
Made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber.
The desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war.
The desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war.
desperate
noun(des-per-ate)a person who is frightened and in need of help
Examples:
They prey on the hopes of the desperate.
desperate
adjective(des-per-ate)(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
Examples:
A desperate criminal.
Taken hostage of desperate men.
Taken hostage of desperate men.
desperate
adjective(des-per-ate)showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
Examples:
Felt a desperate urge to confess.
A desperate need for recognition.
A desperate need for recognition.