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desperate in Malay

terdesak

/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹɪt/

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California/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹɪt/

desperate in Malay: terdesak. In English, desperate means in dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.

Malay words for desperate

having reckless abandon
terdesak

English meaning of desperate

  1. adjective In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.
  2. adjective Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.
  3. adjective Beyond hope, leaving little reason for hope; causing despair; extremely perilous.
  4. adjective Involving or employing extreme measures, without regard to danger or safety; reckless due to hopelessness.

Full definition of desperate

desperate in a sentence

  • I hadn't eaten in two days and was desperate for food.
  • desperate to eat; desperate for attention
  • I was so desperate at one point, I even went to see a loan shark.

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Questions about desperate in Malay

What is the meaning of desperate in Malay?
Desperate in Malay is terdesak.
Apakah maksud desperate dalam bahasa Melayu?
Desperate: terdesak.
What does desperate mean in English?
Desperate means in dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.

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