Cool MateMeaning of Sounds desperate
To appear very eager or hopeless in a situation.
In simple words: To seem very eager or hopeless.
Sounds desperate in a sentence
- When you said you had no place to stay, it really sounded desperate.
- Her voice sounded desperate as she pleaded for assistance.
- During the last minute of the game, he sounded desperate to score.
- The student's request for an extension sounded desperate, almost pleading.
- In her email, she sounded desperate for a solution to her problems.
How to use Sounds desperate
Used to describe someone’s tone or expressions when they are trying very hard and seem to have little hope. Can be seen as informal depending on the situation.
Grammar pattern
stands alone, used in sentences
Memory hint
Think of someone shouting loudly in a crowded place, trying to be heard but sounding hopeless.
Related words
Collocations with Sounds desperate
- sounds urgent
- sounds needy
- sounds hopeless
Synonyms for Sounds desperate
- seems frantic
- appears hopeless
- sounds urgent
- feels anxious
- seems needy
Common mistakes with Sounds desperate
- Confused with expressions like 'sounds urgent' or 'sounds serious'.
- Using 'desperate' incorrectly as an adjective instead of part of the phrase.
- Misinterpreting the tone; not all use is negative.
Sounds desperate appears in
Sounds desperate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تبدو يائسة
أن تبدو متلهفًا جدًا أو يائسًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুব মরিয়া শোনাচ্ছে
খুব আগ্রহী বা হতাশ বলে মনে হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Klingt verzweifelt
Sehr eifrig oder hoffnungslos zu wirken.
- SpanishEspañol
Suena desesperado
Parecer muy ansioso o desesperanzado.
- Persianفارسی
به شدت ناامید به نظر میرسد
به شدت مشتاق یا ناامید به نظر رسیدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Ça sonne désespéré
Avoir l'air très impatient ou désespéré.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेताब लग रहा है
बहुत उत्सुक या निराश लगना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sembra disperato
Sembrare molto impaziente o senza speranza.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Parece desesperado
Parecer muito ansioso ou sem esperança.
- RussianРусский
Звучит отчаянно
Казаться очень жаждущим или безнадежным.
- Urduاردو
بے تاب لگنا
بہت بے تاب یا مایوس لگنا۔
- Chinese中文
听起来很绝望
显得非常渴望或绝望。
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An exceptionally large sum of money or valuable assets.
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attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual
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Frequently asked questions about Sounds desperate
What does Sounds desperate mean?
To seem very eager or hopeless.
What is the definition of Sounds desperate?
To appear very eager or hopeless in a situation.
How do you use Sounds desperate in a sentence?
When you said you had no place to stay, it really sounded desperate.
Can you give another example of Sounds desperate?
Her voice sounded desperate as she pleaded for assistance.
What are synonyms for Sounds desperate?
Common alternatives include seems frantic, appears hopeless, sounds urgent, feels anxious, seems needy.
What words go with Sounds desperate?
It commonly pairs with sounds urgent, sounds needy, sounds hopeless.
What are common mistakes when using Sounds desperate?
Confused with expressions like 'sounds urgent' or 'sounds serious'. Using 'desperate' incorrectly as an adjective instead of part of the phrase. Misinterpreting the tone; not all use is negative.
How do you pronounce Sounds desperate?
US: //saʊndz ˈdɛspərit//, UK: //saʊndz ˈdɛspərət//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sounds desperate?
Used to describe someone’s tone or expressions when they are trying very hard and seem to have little hope. Can be seen as informal depending on the situation.