Desperation
/dˌɛspəˈreɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
Sentence Examples
We arrived at that plan out of pure desperation, but the book sold well.
To tell the truth, she gave away all her money to others in desperation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We arrived at that plan out of pure ____, but the book sold well.