1. (adjective) arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

• despairing

2. (adjective) desperately determined

• do-or-die

3. (adjective) showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

• heroic

4. (adjective) fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

• dire

1. (adjective) arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

• hopeless

2. (adjective) desperately determined

• resolute

3. (adjective) (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair

• dangerous
• unsafe

4. (adjective) showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

• brave
• courageous

5. (adjective) showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire

• imperative

6. (adjective) fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

• critical

1. (noun) a person who is frightened and in need of help

• goner
• toast

1. (noun) a person who is frightened and in need of help

• unfortunate
• unfortunate person

1. (noun) a person who is frightened and in need of help

• despair