Transcription
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- [des-puh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [des-puh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of desperation word
- uncountable noun desperation Desperation is the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you will try anything to change it. 4
- noun desperation desperate recklessness 4
- noun desperation the act of despairing or the state of being desperate 4
- noun desperation the state of being desperate 3
- noun desperation recklessness resulting from despair 3
- noun desperation the state of being desperate or of having the recklessness of despair. 1
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Origin of desperation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English desperacioun < Latin dēspērātiōn- (stem of dēspērātiō). See desperate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Desperation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desperation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
desperation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desperation
noun desperation
- heartache — emotional pain or distress; sorrow; grief; anguish.
- gloom — total or partial darkness; dimness.
- melancholy — sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
Antonyms for desperation
noun desperation
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- relief — prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast.
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