Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desperation
Noun
/ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
A state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior.
Examples
- In a moment of desperation, she made a decision she later regretted.
- The team’s desperation was evident as they struggled to find a solution.
- His desperation drove him to seek help from unlikely sources.
Meaning
Desperation refers to a feeling of being in a difficult situation where one feels hopeless and may resort to extreme actions.
Synonyms
- Hopelessness
- Despair
- Despondency
- Frustration
- Anguish
