desperation
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DESPERATION
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a strong feeling of sadness, fear, and loss of hope
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She felt overcome by desperation.
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a life of desperation
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the desperation of severe poverty
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The robbery was an act of desperation. [=a desperate act]
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They hired me out of desperation, because they couldn't get anyone else.
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Finally, in desperation, he tried to flee the country.
