Desperate

usgb/ˈdespərət/
adjective

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

A desperate cry for help.
Visual representation of "desperate" - Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Often appears as...

  • desperate need
  • desperate times
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Extreme Urgency

Use 'desperate' to show extreme urgency and a last resort in situations.

Illustration for Extreme Urgency
They made a desperate attempt to save the sinking ship.
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Emotional Intensity

Conveys strong emotions where all hope seems lost, often invoking pity or concern.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
His eyes had a desperate look; he knew it was the end.
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Amplified Need

Stresses the gravity of a need, suggesting critical circumstances.

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Volunteers are desperately needed to help after the earthquake.
Visual representation of the word "Desperate"

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