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.”