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desperation

[des-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌdɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
hopelessness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agony anguish anxiety desolation despair discomfort fear gloom grief heartache melancholy misery pain sorrow unhappiness
STRONG
concern dejection depression despondency disconsolateness distraction distress pang torture trouble worry
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheer comfort contentment delight ease happiness health joy joyfulness peace pleasure relief
STRONG
advantage
WEAK
calm cautiousness collectedness confidence peacefulness security
NOUN
rashness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defiance madness
STRONG
carelessness foolhardiness frenzy heedlessness impetuosity recklessness
Antonyms
WEAK
calm cautiousness collectedness confidence contentment peace peacefulness security

Example Sentences

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“It’s judging our desperation rate,” said Nicole Moore, president of Rideshare Drivers United.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

On Saturday desperation turned to protest in the central province of Ciego de Ávila.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Raynor Winn said in a statement online: "In desperation, we briefly tried running a book-based house raffle like others had done, but quickly realised it was a mistake."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Similar to how “Propriedad Privada” layers romance and longing, and hope and desperation, Rivera’s reasons for picking up a camera were complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“I’m thinking, I’m thinking,” she said, her voice filled with desperation.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.