verzweifelt
Translation
desperate, in despair, frantic
Examples
Er war völlig verzweifelt.
He was completely desperate.
Sie suchte verzweifelt nach einer Lösung.
She desperately searched for a solution.
Grammar Patterns
to be desperate verzweifelt sein He is desperate because he lost his job.
desperately + verb verzweifelt + Verb She fought desperately for her life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hopeless, despairing; Antonyms: hopeful, confident
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating a process going wrong) + 'Zweifel' (doubt). To be overcome by doubt.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'ver-y' full of 'Zweifel' (doubt), which leads to desperation.