Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: desperate

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

"Aaliyah, while winning bronze again, was so close to getting into the final which she was desperate to do.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1137869/gb-taekwondo-world-champs-baku

Aaron is like the aging former hot chick that was desperate to find someone, anyone (Jets) to go home with just before bar time.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/08/packer-turned-jet-billy-turner-cool-to-see-how-happy-aaron-rodgers-is-right-now/

A BRITISH wife has been left desperate for answers after her husband mysteriously vanished on holiday in Greece two years ago.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/10961558/brit-husband-vanished-holiday-greece/

According to prosecutors, the cornered family man devised a desperate plot to divert attention — which included his own suicide.

Source: https://punchng.com/us-lawyers-high-profile-murder-trial-captivates-nation/

Addicts have become more desperate chasing the high, leading to more property and violent crimes, he said.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/03/residents-of-las-skid-row-talk-about-survival-in-the-impoverished-area/

A double-arm amputee from Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. is in desperate need of expensive dental implants but the retired farmer says getting financial help from the Saskatchewan government is nearly impossible.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/lack-easy-access-dental-coverage-disabled-people-1.7048552?cmp=rss

A family is continuing their desperate appeal to help save their young son's life.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/desperation-real-family-fight-save-27620447

After being in power at the center for 9 years and in the state for the last 5 years, they are in such a state because they are anxious, scared and desperate to stay in power.

Source: https://www.northeasttoday.in/2023/02/12/aitc-leader-kunal-ghosh-gives-an-alternative-route-to-bjps-double-engine-policy/

After decades of silence, some survivors began to speak out with desperate hope that younger generations will carry on their unfinished work.

Source: https://abc11.com/g7-hiroshima-japan-atomic-bomb/13268884/

After quitting, Ms. Sobel faced some financial challenges — her basement ceiling was in desperate need of repair — but was adamant that the shift had been a boon for her well-being.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/business/quitting-jobs-happiness.html

After sharing several racy photos, the daughter of was blasted for allegedly being "so desperate for attention."

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00217195.html

After struggling to find other affordable rental properties in the area the family is desperate to find somewhere, she said: "It will come to a point that even if it's a one-bedroom flat we will have to take it.”

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23350568.properties-rent-shortage-across-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss

Aimee and her children are having to wear multiple layers and use hot water bottles in a desperate bid to keep warm.

Source: https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/im-surprised-one-kids-isnt-28069596

Akase while stating that the APC were undermining the Ortom administration said, “The APC in Benue State is on a desperate mission to subvert the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom whose tenure will constitutionally last till May 29, 2023.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/04/benue-pdp-bashes-incoming-apc-over-allegations-on-ortoms-administration/

Alex knew Grace was desperate to be a part of a family especially because she grew up in multiple foster homes.

Source: https://screenrant.com/ready-not-game-rules-ending-explained/

Allow me to set the scene: I’ve just come out of work, the DCA is screening Barbie in an hour, and I’m desperate for some scran.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-drink/4622659/restaurant-review-wee-mexico/

Always a workhorse and desperate to try and make something happen, Ethan Freemantle hit a speculative effort or Harriers two minutes later as he tried to swivel and shoot.

Source: https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/sport/23235744.harriers-draw-blank-goalless-leamington-draw/?ref=rss

Amid Donald Trump’s desperate bid to subvert the 2020 election, a top adviser, Boris Epshteyn, sent out an “urgent POTUS request” to a small group of allies.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/12/giuliani-georgia-election-workers-00105836

A mother-of-two has tragically died in a house fire despite the desperate efforts of her husband who went back inside the blaze to save her.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12155351/Orange-house-fire-Naomie-Richings-killed-fire-husband-children-suffer-burns.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Amy said: “Annie has always been desperate to learn to read but she finds it very difficult to focus.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/mums-fury-autistic-daughter-11-27797445