In such discussions, its usually better to strive to understand what the commenter actually meant rather than being pedantically correct. The latter can border

In such discussions, its usually better to strive to understand what the commenter actually meant rather than being pedantically correct. The latter can border on bad-faith rather than adding to the discussion. The OP clarified their point. As already pointed out, there are more definitions. This one aligns just fine with the OP's point: 'desperate: driven by great need" (From the American Heritage Dictionary)