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desperate
01
feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain
Examples
Her eyes looked desperate after hearing the bad news.
02
(of an act) without much hope for its success and done when nothing else works
Examples
The company took desperate measures to save itself from bankruptcy.
03
(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances
Examples
The police issued a warning about a desperate fugitive who was considered armed and dangerous.
04
showing extreme urgency or intensity, often because of strong need or desire
Examples
She had a desperate longing to see her family.
Desperate
01
a person that is scared and needs help
Examples
After losing her job, she felt desperate and started searching for any available position, no matter how small.
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