desperation

noun
UK: /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

  1. The feeling of being desperate; a state of hopelessness leading to rash acts.

    1. His desperation was clear.
    2. Out of desperation, she made a risky decision hoping it would improve her situation.

  2. A situation that is extremely bad or difficult.

    1. The team was in desperation.
    2. The economic desperation of the region led to increased crime rates and social unrest.

Synonyms

despair anguish distress urgency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desperation" in English means: The feeling of being desperate; a state of hopelessness leading to rash acts., A situation that is extremely bad or difficult..

The phonetic transcription of "desperation" is /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desperation": despair, anguish, distress, urgency.

Example usage of "desperation": "His desperation was clear.". More examples on the page.