Meaning ofdesperatein English

Adjective

1. in dire need; having a strong desire
   The desperate mother searched everywhere for her lost child.
2. filled with despair; feeling hopeless
   The desperate situation called for desperate measures to be taken.
3. involving extreme measures; reckless due to desperation
   The patient was desperate for a cure, trying every available treatment.
4. beyond hope; extremely perilous
   The desperate hiker took a risky path, knowing it was his last hope for survival.