noun🔗ShareA bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West."The sheriff warned that the captured bank robber was a known desperado, likely to try escaping again. "personcharacterhistoryactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc."After losing his job and facing eviction, he became a desperado, willing to do anything to provide for his family. "personconditionsufferinghumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship."Mark became a real desperado after Sarah broke up with him; he was constantly calling her and leaving gifts at her door. "personhumanemotioncharacterattitudesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check."The bishop became a desperado, sacrificing itself to force a draw by perpetual check. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
