desperate (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛspərət/
Definition
Feeling or showing a sudden, wild desire to do something or achieve something because you are in a very difficult situation.
Examples
She was desperate to pass the exam and studied day and night.
In a desperate attempt to escape, he climbed over the high wall.
The company is in desperate need of new funding to avoid bankruptcy.
How to Use desperate
- desperate for (prepositional phrase)
- Having a strong need or desire for something. — "The refugees were desperate for food and shelter."
- desperate to do (prepositional phrase)
- Having a strong desire to do something. — "He was desperate to prove himself to his father."
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