desperado

/ˌdɛspəˈrɑdoʊ/
noun
  1. A bold, reckless criminal or outlaw, especially in the American Wild West.
    • The town was terrorized by a gang of desperados.
    • In the movie, the desperado rode into town looking for a fight.
    • The sheriff vowed to capture the desperado and bring him to justice.
  2. A person who behaves in a reckless or dangerous way, without regard for rules or consequences.
    • The politician was a desperado who ignored all advice and did what he wanted.
    • He drove like a desperado, weaving through traffic at high speed.
    • She quit her job and traveled the world like a modern desperado.
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