desperate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a person who is frightened and in need of help

Synonyms

• desperate

More generic

• unfortunate
• unfortunate person

More specific

• goner
• toast

Adjective

showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

Synonyms

• desperate
• heroic

Related

• brave
• courageous

Adjective

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

Synonyms

• desperate
• dire

Related

• critical

Adjective

showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire

Synonyms

• desperate

Related

• imperative

Adjective

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

Synonyms

• despairing
• desperate

Related

• hopeless

Adjective

desperately determined

Synonyms

• desperate
• do-or-die

Related

• resolute

Adjective

(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair

Synonyms

• desperate

Related

• dangerous
• unsafe

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