desperation

• Zustand äußerster Hoffnungslosigkeit, Verzweiflung oder drängender Not, der oft zu unbesonnenen oder hektischen Handlungen führt.

A noun referring to a state of extreme hopelessness, despair, or urgent need, often leading to reckless or frantic actions.

unzählbar

1. State of despairB2formal

   A state of extreme hopelessness or loss of hope, often leading to reckless actions.

   Verzweiflung

   • In his desperation, he sold all his belongings.
   • She felt a deep sense of desperation after losing her job.
   • Desperation drove him to make a risky decision.

   Synonymeanguishdejectiondesolationdespairdespondencydistressforlornnesshopelessnessmiserywretchedness

   Antonymeconfidenceencouragementhopeoptimism

2. B2formal

   A strong, urgent need for something, often due to difficult circumstances.

   Verzweiflung

   • The desperation for clean water was evident in the village.
   • His desperation for approval made him act out of character.
   • The team played with desperation in the final minutes of the game.

   Synonymeexigencyurgency