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Desperate describes something sad or hopeless. It also describes a feeling of really wanting something or of trying really hard to make something happen. (adjective)

An example of desperate is the feeling of sadness and like you have no prospects in life.
An example of desperate is the feeling when you really, really want a new car.
An example of desperate is an extreme attempt you make to get into a good school.

See desperate in Webster's New World College Dictionary