desperado
noun
a bold, reckless criminal or outlaw, especially in the early days of the American West.
desperados
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pluralof desperado.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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You’ve turned some of the state’s women into desperados.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022
After an infield single by Carlos Correa loaded the bases for rookie slugger Yordan Álvarez, this looked like a horrid night for desperados, even in Nats gear.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 23, 2019
It’s such a strong performance that in moments, despite Mr. Richet’s attention to detail — the shiny chrome, the desperados, the pretty sun-kissed color — the movie all but fades, leaving only Mr. Gibson.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2016
Cormac McCarthy chronicles a father and son attempting to survive among desperados in the ashen ruins of modern society.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2014
"It is now or never!" mumbled B.J., clenching his teeth after the manner of all well-regulated desperados.
From The Dozen from Lakerim by Rupert Hughes
