desperate
adjectiveUK /ˈdes.pər.ət/
US /ˈdes.pɚ.ət/
Feeling like you really need something and will try anything to get it.
The lost puppy looked desperate for food and water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Very serious or dangerous and almost impossible to fix.
The stranded hikers were in a desperate situation.
3. Trying very hard or doing anything to succeed.
She made a desperate attempt to catch the last bus.
4. Extremely bad or extreme in degree.
They were in desperate need of help after the storm.