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desperate
01
wanhopig, wanhopige
feeling so hopeless that one is willing to take any action, regardless of the possible consequences
Example
They felt desperate in their pursuit of success, sacrificing their well-being for career advancement.
He became desperate when his savings ran out, resorting to borrowing money from loan sharks.
She felt desperate after losing her job and was willing to do anything to support her family.
02
wanhopig, hooploos
(of an act) without much hope for its success and done when nothing else works
Example
The team made a desperate play to win the game in the final minutes.
They made a desperate attempt to fix the broken car before the event.
His desperate decision to leave the job without a backup plan was risky.
03
wanhopig, wanhopig vastberaden
desperately determined
04
wanhopig, in wanhopige toestand
(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances
Example
The community was on high alert after reports of desperate individuals causing disturbances in the neighborhood.
The hostages feared for their lives as the desperate assailant threatened them with a weapon.
The police issued a warning about a desperate fugitive who was considered armed and dangerous.
05
wanhopig, gevaarlijk
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
06
wanhopig, kritiek
(of a situation) very dangerous, serious, or bad
Desperate
01
wanhoop, wanhopige
a person that is scared and needs help
Voorbeeld
They felt desperate in their pursuit of success, sacrificing their well-being for career advancement.
He became desperate when his savings ran out, resorting to borrowing money from loan sharks.
She felt desperate after losing her job and was willing to do anything to support her family.
She felt desperate in her search for love, willing to settle for any relationship, even unhealthy ones.
The refugees were desperate for food and shelter, willing to risk their lives to escape conflict.
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