desperate

Word Type: Adjective

Definition

Feeling a hopeless sense of urgency, often due to difficult circumstances or an overwhelming desire for something.

Example

  • “She was desperate to find a job after months of searching.”
  • “The desperate situation called for immediate action.”
  • “He made a desperate attempt to win her back, but she had already moved on.”
  • “The team was desperate to score in the final minutes of the game.”
  • “After the accident, he felt desperate for any help he could get.”