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desperate in Indonesian

desperate in Indonesian is kebelet — desperate means willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

desperate in Indonesian

kebelet
adj
In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.

What does "desperate" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Indonesian?
"desperate" in Indonesian is kebelet. 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: "Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village." In Indonesian, "desperate" is kebelet.
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