Pronunciation: /ˈdɛspərɪt/
noun a person who is in a state of despair; someone who is in a desperate situation
A1 She felt desperate when she lost her favorite toy.
A2 The refugees were in a desperate situation, seeking help and shelter.
B1 The desperate plea for help was heard by the authorities.
B2 The desperate need for change led to a revolution in the country.
C1 His desperate attempt to win her back only pushed her further away.
C2 The desperate measures taken to save the company ultimately failed.
adjective feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with
A1 She was desperate for help.
A2 The family was desperate for food.
B1 The company is desperate for new investors.
B2 The politician's desperate attempts to win over voters were unsuccessful.
C1 The scientist's desperate search for a cure led to a breakthrough in medical research.
C2 The artist's desperate need for inspiration drove him to create his most powerful work yet.
formal The desperate situation called for immediate action from the authorities.
informal She was getting desperate waiting for a response to her job application.
slang I'm so desperate for a snack right now, I could eat anything.
figurative His desperate attempt to win her back only pushed her further away.
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