1. desperate

adjective. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) Arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope.
Synonyms
hopeless despairing
Antonyms
hopeful unpropitiousness auspicious
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)

2. desperate

adjective. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) Desperately determined.
Synonyms
do-or-die resolute
Antonyms
irresolute felicitous dishonor
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)

3. desperate

noun. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) A person who is frightened and in need of help.
Synonyms
unfortunate unfortunate person toast goner
Antonyms
unadventurous afraid cowardice colourless colorless
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)

4. desperate

adjective. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) Showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort.
Synonyms
brave heroic courageous
Antonyms
cowardly achiever lucky fortunate
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)

5. desperate

adjective. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair.
Synonyms
dangerous unsafe
Antonyms
safe cool timid
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)

6. desperate

adjective. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) Showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire.
Synonyms
imperative
Antonyms
beseeching inauspiciousness
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)

7. desperate

adjective. (ˈdɛsprɪt, ˈdɛspɝɪt) Fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless.
Synonyms
dire critical
Antonyms
noncritical privileged successful
Etymology
desperate (English)
desperatus (Latin)
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