n. the state of being desperate recklessness resulting from despair
In desperation we asked the police for help.
In desperation we asked the police for help.
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Out of desperation where did Josefina search for Nina?
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hopeless; despairing; forlorn
hopeful
4 syllables
des-per-a-tion
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