Desperate and Joyous

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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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Joyous is an antonym for desperate.

Nearby Words: desperately, desperation

Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Desperate is an antonym for joyous.

Nearby Words: joy, joyously

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