last-ditch
1. [ adjective ] of something done as a final recourse (especially to prevent a crisis or disaster)
Examples:

"a last-ditch attempt"

Related terms: ultimate
2. [ adjective ] of something done as a final recourse (especially to prevent a crisis or disaster)
Examples:

"a last-ditch attempt"

Related terms: ultimate
Similar spelling:   law_student
  lassitude