1. a. : having lost hope. a desperate spirit crying for relief. b. : giving no ground for hope. the outlook was desperate. 2. a. : moved by despair or utter loss of hope. victims made desperate by abuse. b. : involving or employing extreme measures in an attempt to escape defeat or frustration. made a desperate leap for the rope. 3. More @Wikipedia
Hover over any link to get a description of the article. Please note that search keywords are sometimes hidden within the full article and don't appear in the description or title.