Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desperate
Adjective
/ˈdɛspərɪt/
Definition
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad that it is impossible to deal with.
Examples
- After losing her job, she became desperate to find work.
- The team’s desperate efforts to win the game paid off in the end.
Meaning
Desperate describes a state of being extremely worried or having a strong sense of urgency, often leading to rash decisions.
Synonyms
- hopeless
- urgent
- despairing
- futile
