Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desperate-need
phrase
/ˈdɛspərɪt niːd/
Definition
A situation in which someone is in urgent and extreme want of something.
Examples
- After the hurricane, there was a desperate need for food and shelter.
- The charity aimed to address the desperate need for clean water in the remote village.
- She felt a desperate need to connect with her family during the tough times.
Meaning
Desperate need refers to a critical or severe situation where an individual or group requires something urgently, often due to dire circumstances.
Synonyms
- urgent need
- extreme need
- critical requirement
- immediate necessity
