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English noun: desperation

1. desperation (state) a state in which all hope is lost or absent


SamplesIn the depths of despair.
They were rescued from despair at the last minute.
Courage born of desperation.


Synonymsdespair


Broader (hypernym)condition, status

2. desperation (attribute) desperate recklessness


SamplesIt was a policy of desperation.


Broader (hypernym)foolhardiness, rashness, recklessness









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