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desperation
noun as in hopelessness
noun as in rashness
Example Sentences
In desperation, Piastri convinced the team that the only chance they had was to stop earlier and give themselves more time to chase down the Red Bull.
“Eternity” understands the desperation for a modicum of autonomy in this world, yet cleverly reminds viewers that having a choice doesn’t necessarily make life any easier.
Perhaps, but it also gave an immediacy bordering on desperation to a story of teenage identity, poisonous social media and murder.
"Instead of you concentrating on your grief and your despair and your desperation for that person, you're now in a different role."
Rzonca added that this type of desperation is often another form of exploitation for human trafficking survivors.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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