desperate
//ˈdɛspərət//
Adjective
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1
feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with
She felt desperate after losing her job and couldn't see a way forward.
2
having a great need or desire for something
I'm desperate for a cup of coffee.
3
done with little hope of success but as a last resort in a difficult situation
They made a desperate attempt to rescue the hostages.
4
extremely serious or dangerous
The country is in a desperate situation after the earthquake.