Synonyms for desperate

Other words for “desperate”, grouped by meaning.

We found 10 synonyms for “desperate”. The most common are despairing, hopeless, do-or-die, resolute, dangerous.

adjective arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

adjective desperately determined

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

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

Synonymsheroic

Similarbrave

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

adjective fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

Synonymsdire

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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