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Definition of "desperation" []

  • The condition of being desperate. (noun)
  • Recklessness arising from despair. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "desperation" in a sentence
  • ""Does the term desperation come to mind?" he said."
  • "Ya well her desperation is annoying to this "bitter typical white person" who still supports Obama and begs that Hillary end this madness."
  • "As an example, one thing we teach is what we call a desperation trench."