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Definition

Desperation refers to a state of extreme sadness, hopelessness, or urgency resulting from a situation or circumstance that is perceived as being impossible to handle or overcome.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

1. A feeling of despair or anxiousness caused by a lack of options or resources.
2. A state of urgency and intense need or desire.

Popular Usage

In popular culture, desperation is often portrayed as a motivator to take extreme actions or make irrational decisions. It can be seen in movies, books, and songs, reflecting the human experience.

Local Usage

In local communities, desperation may manifest itself in various ways depending on the specific context. For example, it can be observed in the form of individuals resorting to crime due to socioeconomic difficulties.

Sample Sentences

1. The family's financial struggles led them to a state of desperation as they struggled to meet their basic needs.

2. She felt a deep sense of desperation when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere with no phone signal.

3. The drug addict's desperation drove him to steal from his own family to fund his addiction.

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