desperation

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin desperatio, desperationis. By surface analysis, desperate + ion.

noun

  1. The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
    in desperation
    utter desperation
  2. A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.
  3. Reckless fury.
  4. Short for bladder desperation.

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