Desperate (2-2-3)
'desperate' is the definition.
(I know that desperate can be written as dire)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dire that I've seen before include "to speak (13) [FRENCH]" , "Ride in dreadful state" , "Frightful" , "Really dreadful - ride on" , "'Dreadful, awful (4)'" .)
'desperate' is the definition.
('do or die' can describe a desperate situation)
This is all the clue.
'desperate' is the definition.
('do or die' can describe a desperate situation)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for do-or-die that I've seen before include "Involving a final desperate attempt" , "Succeed or perish" , "Showing a determination not to compromise" , "Make a final desperate attempt to achieve" , "'Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to . . . . . . .' (2.2,3)" .)
'desperate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hopeless that I've seen before include "Feeling or causing despair" , "Despairing - pathetic" , "Inefficient" , "With no chance of success" , "Despairing or futile" .)