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/ˈdes.pər.ət/

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Translation

So worried, or so much in need, that you will try anything.

Word origin

From Latin desperatus, from de- (without) and sperare (to hope).

Origin
Latin
Root
desperatus
English cognates
despair

Examples

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"Desperate for" something means you want it very badly.

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A "desperate" act is one you try when there is no better choice.

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"Desperate to" is followed by a verb.

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This word is part of lesson 38.