Desperate and Jolly

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Desperate adjective - Feeling or showing no hope.

Usage example: desperate cancer patients who are vulnerable to the claims of unscrupulous quacks

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Jolly is an antonym for desperate.

Nearby Words: desperately, desperation

Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Desperate is an antonym for jolly.

Nearby Word: jollying

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