desperation

• État de détresse extrême, de désespoir ou de besoin urgent, poussant souvent à des actions irréfléchies ou frénétiques.

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

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1. State of despairB2formal

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

   désespoir

   • 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.

   Synonymesanguishdejectiondesolationdespairdespondencydistressforlornnesshopelessnessmiserywretchedness

   Antonymesconfidenceencouragementhopeoptimism

2. B2formal

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

   besoin urgent

   • 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.

   Synonymesexigencyurgency