- pronunciation:
- de
sp
riht
[or]
de
spriht
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having almost no way to escape from or solve.
The people in the burning building were in a desperate situation.- synonyms:
- critical
- similar words:
- urgent
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| definition 2: |
having a great need.
She was desperate for water.- similar words:
- mad, wild
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| derivations: |
desperately (adv.), desperateness (n.) |
Word Builder: desperate +
- desperately:
in a desperate way.