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Vocabulary Entry
desperate
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is extremely bad.
Example Sentences
"She was in a desperate situation after losing her job."
"His desperate plea for help echoed through the empty streets."
"They made a desperate attempt to save their failing business."
V
verb
To act or behave in a manner indicating extreme need or hopelessness.
Example Sentences
"He despaired when he saw the damage from the storm."
"They were desperate enough to consider all possible solutions."
"She despaired at the thought of losing her home."