Desperado: meaning, definitions and examples

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desperado

 

[ หŒdษ›spษ™หˆrษ‘หdoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lawless person

A desperado refers to a bold, reckless, or lawless person, often associated with a criminal lifestyle. The term is commonly used to describe cowboys or outlaws in the American West during the late 19th century. Desperados are typically portrayed as individuals who live outside the law and engage in activities that are dangerous or violent. The word carries a sense of danger and defiance, illustrating someone who is willing to take risks without regard for consequences.

Synonyms

bandit, outlaw, rebel, ruffian

Examples of usage

  • The movie features a desperado who roams the wild west.
  • Legends of the old town often speak of a famous desperado.
  • The sheriff sought to capture the local desperado causing chaos.
  • In folklore, desperados are often romanticized characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "desperado" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desperado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเคถ เคตเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzweifler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desperado

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะฝะฐะดั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ desperado

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚นใƒšใƒฉใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท desperado

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desperado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท desperado

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ์ŠคํŽ˜๋ผ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑู… ูŠุงุฆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desperado

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ desperado

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปๆœ›่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ desperado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ desperado

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตัะฟะตั€ะฐะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desperado

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desperado

Etymology

The word 'desperado' originates from the Spanish term 'desesperado', meaning 'desperate'. The term came into English usage in the 19th century, particularly during the western expansion in the United States. It was often used to describe individuals who acted out of desperation, often resorting to crime or violence. The romanticized portrayal of these characters in literature and film contributed to the enduring image of the desperado as a roguish hero. This evolution reflects a broader cultural context where the figure of the outlaw emerged as both a source of fear and fascination during a period marked by lawlessness and frontier justice.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,587 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.