Desperado
(noun)
- A reckless or desperate outlaw or criminal.
- A person who acts recklessly or desperately.
Origin:
From the spanish word "desesperado" which means "desperate" or "having lost hope".
Examples:
- The desperado held up the bank with a gun.
- The desperado was known for his daring and dangerous exploits.
- The movie is about a group of desperadoes who plan to rob a train.
- The desperado was finally caught by the police.
- He was considered a desperado in the eyes of the law.