English dictionary
desperate
/'d/E/sp/@/r/I/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Without hope; given to despair; hopeless.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a person who is frightened and in need of help
ExamplesThey prey on the hopes of the desperate.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One desperate or hopeless.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
ExamplesA desperate cry for help.
Helpless and desperate--as if at the end of his tether.
Her desperate screams.
Synonyms despairingSource: WordNet 3.0
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desperately determined
Synonyms do-or-dieSource: WordNet 3.0
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(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
ExamplesA desperate criminal.
Taken hostage of desperate men.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
ExamplesMade a last desperate attempt to reach the climber.
The desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war.
Synonyms heroicSource: WordNet 3.0
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showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
ExamplesFelt a desperate urge to confess.
A desperate need for recognition.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
ExamplesA desperate illness.
On all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel.
Synonyms direSource: WordNet 3.0