Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
air-of-desperation
phrase
/ɛr əv ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
A notable sense or demeanor that conveys hopelessness or urgency.
Examples
- She entered the meeting with an air-of-desperation, hoping to salvage the project.
- His voice had an air-of-desperation as he pleaded for assistance.
Meaning
The expression or characteristic of someone who feels a lack of hope and is searching for a solution, often in a desperate manner.
Synonyms
- desperation
- urgency
- despair
- hopelessness
