noun a person who is in a state of despair; someone who is in a desperate situation
adjective feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with
Politicians may resort to desperate measures to gain or maintain power.
Desperate behavior can be a sign of underlying mental health issues or emotional distress.
Desperate actions in relationships can often lead to negative outcomes.
Desperate financial situations can drive people to make risky decisions.
Creating a sense of urgency and desperation can be a persuasive tactic in advertising.
Desperate individuals may turn to criminal activities out of necessity or desperation.
In a professional context, a writer may use 'desperate' to describe a character's intense desire or need for something.
A psychologist may use 'desperate' to discuss a patient's extreme feelings of hopelessness or urgency in seeking help.