desperation

des-per-a-tion · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior.

  2. 2.

    A state of extreme urgency or need.

Related words

Antonyms: calm, composure, hope
See also: despair, desperate, hopelessness
Synonyms: anguish, despair, distress, hopelessness, recklessness

Etymology

From Latin desperatio meaning "hopelessness," from desperare meaning "to be without hope."