Definitions

1. adjective

extremely anxious or worried about something, especially because of a lack of hope or a difficult situation

“She was desperate to find a job after being unemployed for six months.”

2. adverb

extremely or very

“He was desperate for a drink after hiking for hours in the desert.”

3. noun

a person who is very anxious or worried about something

“The desperate people in the refugee camp needed help and shelter.”