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desperation

/,dɛspə'reɪʃən/

Synonyms of desperation Antonyms of desperation Examples of desperation Usage of desperation Parts of desperation Definition that contains desperation Words sounding like desperation Explanation of desperation

noun
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
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"courage born of desperation"

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despair

type of:
condition status
noun
desperate recklessness
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"it was a policy of desperation"

type of:
foolhardiness rashness recklessness

Examples of desperation

"courage born of desperation"
"it was a policy of desperation"