desperate in Dutch

desperate in Dutch is hopeloos, desperaat, radeloos — desperate means willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

desperate in Dutch

hopeloos

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

desperaat

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

radeloos

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

vertwijfeld

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

wanhopig

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

What does "desperate" mean?

adjective Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
"She grew desperate for cash after losing her job."
adjective So serious or dangerous that there seems to be little hope; extremely dire.
"Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate."
adjective Reckless because you feel you have no other choice; willing to take drastic risks.
"He made a desperate attempt to save the sinking business."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

desperate in a sentence

She grew desperate for cash after losing her job.
The stranded hikers were desperate for water.
Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate.
The refugees faced a desperate situation with no shelter or food.

Similar words in Dutch

dire frantic hopeless reckless urgent

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desperate" in Dutch?

"desperate" in Dutch is hopeloos, desperaat, radeloos. desperate means: Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

How do you use "desperate" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew desperate for cash after losing her job." In Dutch, "desperate" is hopeloos, desperaat, radeloos.

Are there other ways to say "desperate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "desperate": hopeloos, desperaat, radeloos, vertwijfeld, wanhopig.

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