desperate
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
- definition desperately determined
- definition (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
- definition showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
- definition showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
- definition fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
- definition a person who is frightened and in need of help