Disesperada (en. Desperate)

di·ses·pe·ra·da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A state of extreme hopelessness that drives a person to take desperate actions.
She became desperate in her situation and decided to call for help.
Naging disesperada siya sa kanyang sitwasyon at nagdesisyon na tumawag ng tulong.
Experiencing intense fear or uncertainty that leads to distress.
She was clearly desperate after losing her job.
Malinaw na disesperada siya matapos mawalan ng trabaho.
Demonstrating an excessive need or desire to achieve something at any cost.
Her desperate longing drove her to take undesirable actions.
Ang kanyang disesperada na pagnanasa ay nag-udyok sa kanya na gumawa ng mga hindi kanais-nais na hakbang.

Etymology

Meaning derived from the word 'desperate' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

desperate measure
An action taken under extreme pressure and hopelessness.
disesperado na hakbang
in a desperate situation
In a condition where one may take actions without considering consequences.
nasa disesperadong sitwasyon

Related Words

need
The state of having a dire requirement for material things or help.
pangangailangan
sacrifice
The act of giving up something for a higher purpose or due to need.
pagsasakripisyo

Slang Meanings

so eager
Damn, I'm so desperate for his love!
Grabe, disesperada na ako sa pag-ibig niya!
haphazard
Her desperation for the exam is totally haphazard!
Walang kaparos-paros ang pagka-disisperada niya sa exam!
overthinker
You know, I'm so desperate with all the things I'm thinking about.
Alam mo, disesperada na ako sa mga iniisip ko.