desperate

//ˈdɛspərət//
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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.

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