Desperation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛspərˈeɪʃən/

Desperation (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of needing something very badly, often because there is no hope left.
  2. A situation where someone takes drastic actions because they feel they have no other choice.

Examples

  • Many people experience desperation during difficult times.
  • In desperation, she reached out for help.

Common collocations: feel desperation, express desperation, act in desperation, respond to desperation

Synonyms of Desperation

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Antonyms of Desperation

  • — Hope is the opposite of desperation, representing a positive outlook.
  • — Confidence contrasts with desperation, indicating assurance and belief.