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desperation noun

  /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/
  • The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
  • A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.
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desperate adjective

  /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/
  • Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.
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  • Involving or employing extreme measures, without regard to danger or safety; reckless due to hopelessness.
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  • Beyond hope, leaving little reason for hope; causing despair; extremely perilous.
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  • In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.
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desperately adverb

  /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/
  • In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
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