Desperate and Propitious

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Desperate adjective - Feeling or showing no hope.

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Propitious is an antonym for desperate.

Nearby Words: desperately, desperation

Propitious adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

Usage example: the success of the first big movie in May was a propitious start for the summer season of blockbusters

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Desperate is an antonym for propitious.

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