Desperation Definition

dĕspə-rāshən
noun
The state of being desperate.
Webster's New World
Recklessness resulting from despair.
Webster's New World
Desperation is defined as a loss of hope, or a great need that can make you act irrationally.
When you are absolutely starving and you steal a loaf of bread because you are feeling so hungry, this is an example of acting out of desperation.
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Other Word Forms of Desperation

Noun

Singular:
desperation
Plural:
desperations

Origin of Desperation

  • From Middle French desperation, from Latin desperatio.

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Desperation Sentence Examples

  • The desperation in her voice drew his attention.

  • In desperation, I turned on the tape recorder which had run to its end.

  • He heard the edge of desperation in her voice.

  • Desperation made her want to cry.

  • Claire screamed again, batting at him in desperation to escape.

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DDEDES

Words Ending With

NONION

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With N