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   Des·per·a·tion

   /ˌdespəˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behavior: "she wrote to him in desperation" Similar hopelessnessdespairdistressanguishpainagonytormenttorturemiserywretchednessdisheartenmentdiscouragementresignednessforlornnessdefeatismpessimismrecklessnessrashnessimpetuosityfoolhardinessriskinessaudacityboldnesswildnessimprudenceinjudiciousness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin desperatio(n-), from the verb desperare (see despair).

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   The meaning of DESPERATION is loss of hope and surrender to despair. How to use desperation in a sentence.

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   DESPERATION definition: 1. the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take…. Learn more.

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   Desperation definition: the state of being desperate or of having the recklessness of despair. . See examples of DESPERATION used in a sentence.

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   When you've lost hope or have run out of possible solutions to a problem, you're experiencing desperation. The word implies a reckless kind of frustration. For example, a person who hasn't eaten in three days might steal food out of desperation.

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   DESPERATION meaning: 1. the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESPERATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Desperation is the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you will try anything to change it. This feeling of desperation and helplessness was common to most of the refugees. In desperation I joined a physical exercise class.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDESPERATION definition in American English | Collins English...

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   Desperation is the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you will try anything to change it. This feeling of desperation and helplessness was common to most of the refugees. More Synonyms of desperation

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › desperationDesperation - definition of desperation by The Free Dictionary

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   Define desperation. desperation synonyms, desperation pronunciation, desperation translation, English dictionary definition of desperation. n. 1. The condition of being desperate. 2. Recklessness arising from despair. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition....

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdesperation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of desperation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · desperation ( countable and uncountable, plural desperations) The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope. in desperation. utter desperation. A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.