desperate
Aussprache: [ˈdɛspəˌrɪt]
Wort
Kontext: „emotional state“
(adjective) when someone feels very sad and has little hope. This happens when things seem really bad and they want help or to change their situation quickly.
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She was desperate to find her lost puppy and searched everywhere.
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He was not desperate for help; he felt confident he could solve the problem on his own.
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Why do you think she felt so desperate in that situation?
Kontext: „extreme need“
(adjective) when someone needs something very badly or is willing to do anything to get it. It can mean trying something risky because they really want or need to succeed.
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The team made a desperate attempt to win the game in the final moments.
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His approach was calculated and careful; he was not desperate to win.
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What desperate actions might someone take when they're in a tough situation?
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