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 Definitions of desperation  [ˌdɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən]  

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Definition of 'desperation' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) desperation
the state of being desperate or of having the recklessness of despair.

2.  desperation
the act or fact of despairing; despair.

Etymology:  (1325–75; ME < L)

Definition of 'desperation' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) despair, desperation
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
"in the depths of despair"; "they were rescued from despair at the last minute"; "courage born of desperation"

2. (noun) desperation
desperate recklessness
"it was a policy of desperation"


Definition of 'desperation' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) desperation
the act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope

2. (noun) desperation
a state of despair, or utter hopeless; abandonment of hope; extreme recklessness; reckless fury



'desperation' - Nearby Entries  

desperate measure  desperate straits  desperately  desperation  despicability  despicable  despicableness  



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