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1. (noun) despair, desperation
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
Synonyms: desperation, despair

2. (noun) desperation
desperate recklessness
Synonyms: despair

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'desperation'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. desperation
Discouragement is the result of so much repulse or failure as wears out courage. Discouragements too frequent and long continued may produce a settled hopelessness. Hopelessness is negative,
Synonyms: despair, desperation, despondency, discouragement, hopelessness
Antonyms: anticipation, confidence, encouragement, expectation, hopefulness, assurance, courage, expectancy, hope, trust, cheer, elation

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