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1. desperate

adjective. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)

2. desperate

adjective. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] desperately determined.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)

3. desperate

noun. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] a person who is frightened and in need of help.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)

4. desperate

adjective. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)

5. desperate

adjective. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)

6. desperate

adjective. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)

7. desperate

adjective. ['ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt'] fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless.

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  • desperate (English)
  • desperatus (Latin)
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