Desperater

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of desperate: more desperate comparative, form-of, rare

    "“But I never thought I’d be arrested on such a charge as that.” / “Somethin’ a little desperater than that, hey?” Berdan interrogated with unexpected quickness."

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dangerousdespairingdireaccident proneaccident-proneaching for

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"“But I never thought I’d be arrested on such a charge as that.” / “Somethin’ a little desperater than that, hey?” Berdan interrogated with unexpected quickness."

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