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desperate
01
feeling so hopeless that one is willing to take any action, regardless of the possible consequences
02
(of an act) without much hope for its success and done when nothing else works
03
desperately determined
04
(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances
05
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
06
(of a situation) very dangerous, serious, or bad
Desperate
01
a person that is scared and needs help
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.
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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