Desperate | Mean of desperate in English Dictionary

/ˈdɛsprət/

• very sad and upset because of having little or no hope
1. The collapse of her business had made her desperate.
2. As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.
3. We could hear their desperate cries for help.
4. a desperate phone call
• very bad or difficult to deal with
1. The building is in desperate [=terrible, awful] shape and may have to be demolished.
2. desperate [=hopeless] situations
3. The outlook was desperate.
• done with all of your strength or energy and with little hope of succeeding
1. a desperate struggle to defeat the enemy
2. He made a desperate bid/attempt to save his job.
3. They made one last desperate attempt to fight their way out.

• having a strong need or desire for something or to do something
1. He is desperate for money/attention/work.
2. After traveling all night, they were desperate for sleep.
3. She was desperate to prove that she was right.
• very severe or strong
1. The animals were in desperate need of food and water when they were found.
2. a desperate shortage of medical supplies
3. The situation called for desperate measures.