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desperation
noun
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Divide desperation into syllables:

des · per · a · tion

How to pronounce desperation:

Definition of desperation:

desperation (noun):
the state of being desperate
loss of hope and surrender to despair
a state in which all hope is lost or absent.

Synonyms for desperation:

heartachetroubledespondencytorturesadnesspainsorrowunhappinessdepressionhopelessness
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Antonyms for desperation:

heavenamusementfestivityecstasyjoyexcitementpeacepeacefulnesslightheartednessoptimism
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