desperate in Greek
desperate in Greek is απελπισμένος — desperate means willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
desperate in Greek
απελπισμένος
Pronounced: apelpismenos
Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.
What does "desperate" mean?
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adjective Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
"Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village."
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adjective So serious or dangerous that there seems to be little hope; extremely dire.
"With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate."
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adjective Reckless because you feel you have no other choice; willing to take drastic risks.
"Feeling desperate, the driver tried a risky overtake on a blind bend."
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desperate in a sentence
- Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village.
- She grew desperate for cash after losing her job.
- With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate.
- Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate.
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What is "desperate" in Greek?
"desperate" in Greek is απελπισμένος. desperate means: Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
How do you pronounce απελπισμένος?
"desperate" in Greek is απελπισμένος, pronounced "apelpismenos".
How do you use "desperate" in a sentence?
Example: "Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village." In Greek, "desperate" is απελπισμένος.
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