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desperate

/dɪˈspɛrɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does desperate mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing extreme anxiety or worry about something, often because it is difficult to achieve or solve. Extremely urgent or serious.

Example

"The team was desperate to win the championship before the season ended."

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