Desperate
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Being filled with, or in a state of despair; hopeless. Reckless abandon in the pursuit of an extreme desire. Extremely intense.
Example sentence: For-profit higher education is today a booming industry, feeding on the student loans handed out to the desperate.
Resolute
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Firm, unyielding, determined. For example, she was 'resolute' in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
Example sentence: Success is not assured, but America is resolute: this is the best chance for peace we are likely to see for some years to come - and we are acting to help Israelis and Palestinians seize this chance.