fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
desperately determined
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
a person who is frightened and in need of help
(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
an ambitious and aspiring young person
likely to turn out well in the future
having or manifesting hope