be desperate

Examples (10)

• The refugees are desperate for food and shelter.
• He was desperate to find a job after being laid off.
• She has been desperate for any news since her son went missing.
• If the drought continues, farmers will be desperate.
• They must be desperate to sell their car at such a low price.
• The company is desperate to attract new investors.
• After trying everything, I am now desperate enough to ask for your help.
• The political situation was so desperate that it led to civil unrest.
• I'm worried about the deadline, but I wouldn't say I am desperate yet.
• Are you truly desperate, or are you just exaggerating?