Comments on: Talking about anger in English

By: Clare

Clare — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:32:07 +0000

Hopeless = there is no hope possible.
"The situation is hopeless. What can we do?"

Desperate = feel you need something very badly.
"I desperately need a holiday."

Sometimes you can use both words:
"He's in a hopeless / desperate situation."

By: maryam

maryam — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:18:18 +0000

Hi Clare,

Could you please explain the difference between desperate and hopeless? For example, what does it show: I am so desperate for my friend.
Thank you very much

By: Clare

Clare — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:17:20 +0000

Some are neutral, and many are informal. I'll go back to the page and indicate which are informal to make them easier to use.

By: Hima

Hima — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:15:27 +0000

Hi clare : I just want to ask you If these expressions are formal or informal that we can use in our writing or speaking .

By: Clare

Clare — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:19:42 +0000

1. I wouldn't use this expression – it sounds old-fashioned to me. Instead, I'd use "I'm out of sorts today".
2. OK
3. Both are fine. Bad temper suggests anger, while bad mood just suggests you're not particularly happy.
4. First part is fine, but "outraged" sounds strange.
" my friend's father always treats her wrongly&harshly and stops her going outside, but she always manages to contact me"