Desperado

usgb/ˌdespəˈrɑːdəʊ/
noun

A person who does dangerous actions without thinking about the results and doesn't follow the laws.

The desperado fled the town after robbing the bank.
Visual representation of "desperado" - A person who does dangerous actions without thinking about the results and doesn't follow the laws.

Often appears as...

  • outlawed desperado
  • infamous desperado
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Negative Aura

Desperado often implies a sense of danger and unpredictability linked to characters in Western films.

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The old Western featured a desperado causing havoc across the frontier.
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Not Modern

'Desperado' is usually associated with historical or romanticized outlaws, not modern criminals.

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He dressed up like a desperado for the themed party, complete with a cowboy hat.
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Cultural Symbol

In American culture, a desperado can symbolize the rebellious and untamed spirit of the Old West.

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She admired the desperado's defiance against corrupt authorities in the film.
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