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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.
After the breakup, he felt completely desperate and alone.
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.
His desperate decision to leave the job without a backup plan was risky.
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.
The desperate criminals resorted to violent means to evade capture.
04
(of a situation) very dangerous, serious, or bad
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.
The desperate cries for help echoed through the dark alley, prompting passersby to call for assistance.
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