desperate
/ˈdɛsp(ə)rət/desperate
ADJECTIVEDefinition of desperate
A desperate action is one that is dangerous or likely to fail, but one that you take because you have no choice.
Example: During the fire, some people tried to break through a wall in a desperate attempt to survive.
A desperate situation is a very bad one.
Example: Trucks have not been able to reach the village for weeks, and the food situation appears desperate.
If someone is desperate, they have a very strong want or need for something.
Example: We're desperate for money to help these people.
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EXAMPLESExamples of desperate
During the fire, some people tried to break through a wall in a desperate attempt to survive.
Example sentenceDoctors are running out of time in their desperate search for a cure.
Example sentenceTrucks have not been able to reach the village for weeks, and the food situation appears desperate.
Example sentenceThey are in desperate need of help.
Example sentenceWe're desperate for money to help these people.
Example sentencedesperate
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